Gopolang eyes Francistown West
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
Gopolang told Mmegi on Tuesday that he will throw his hat in the ring once the BDP sanctions aspiring candidates to express interest to contest in the next round of the primary elections that are popularly known as Bulela Ditswe in the vernacular.
All BDP candidates - council and parliamentary - are expected to formally express their interest in May.
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...