BMD fails to meet UDC deadline

Facing uncertainty: BMD followers
Facing uncertainty: BMD followers

Trouble is mounting for Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) ahead of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) as the party has failed to comply on time with the agreed process of accreditation.

Because of the headache the BMD finds itself in, now the UDC National Executive Committee (NEC) is faced with a mammoth task of whether or not to accept the party at the February 23, 2018 congress.

Pundits are of the view if the UDC leadership sidelines their troublesome affiliate it will further polarise the coalition. There are unconfirmed reports that if the movement is kicked-out of the congress it will seek court intervention on an urgent basis, a move the UDC is not prepared for.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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