Congress Gives Boko Powers To Expel Members

Duma Boko PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Duma Boko PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) held its congress over the weekend at which members recommended that the constitution be amended to give its president powers to expel a partner party.

According to insiders, the commissions agreed that their congress, which would be held every two years, should have powers. “The president will be able to expel or suspend a member party and also be able to call a special congress,” a source said.

On the burning issue of the day, members recommended that there be primary elections in constituencies that are held by Alliance for Progressives (AP) or alternatively the BMD should release some of the constituencies allocated to them.

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