BPP likely to follow Gaolathe to new party
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
It is widely thought that Gaolathe’s faction will soon break away from the controversy ridden Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) and subsequently announce the formation of a new party.
In fact, Gaolathe is expected to deliver a special announcement during a meeting that will be attended by members of the faction tomorrow in Gaborone. It has been speculated that the announcement of a new party may be made at tomorrow’s meeting.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...