Monageng files appeal against Morwaeng
Friday, February 02, 2018
Monageng lost to Kabo Morwaeng in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries with over 800 votes. Morwaeng, the prodigal son of Botswana politics had garnered 2,693 votes against Monageng’s 1,844 .
Morwaeng is the secretary of the Political Education and Elections Committee (PEEC), which according to the letter, PEEC usurped the powers of the electoral board, which amongst others are to supervise registration of voters, maintain rolls and cards and their distribution.
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...