2018: Masisi�s litmus test
Friday, December 22, 2017
Few weeks into the year, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will face a stern test. The party primaries, which have traditionally been a divisive period for the party, will take place in opposition-held constituencies.
In the 2014 general election, the contentious Bulela Ditswe, led to in-fighting that cost the ruling party their stronghold constituencies such as Goodhope-Mabule and the two in Molepolole.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...