BMD Emerges Big Winners At UDC Congress

Sidney Pilane and BMD officials at UDC launch PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Sidney Pilane and BMD officials at UDC launch PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

The Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) has emerged the biggest winner following the eventful Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) congress which most thought would be the end of the opposition coalition.

BMD secretary general, Gilbert Mangole said they were happy with how the congress went despite some challenges, praising the UDC president Duma Boko for it.

“We were always aware that there is a section of UDC members who have a problem with us. Locking out our members was part of executing the strategy to frustrate us but we remained calm. President Duma Boko proved that he is a leader as he advised those who sought to have us kicked out of the umbrella unprocedurally that they could not. He proved that he is indeed a quality leader,” he said.

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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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