Masisi: Khama's plan gone wrong
Friday, June 01, 2018
As for the pair, Khama and Masisi theirs was a relationship seemingly made in heaven. They loved and hated organisations and individuals together. There was even common talk that the duo’s striking similarities did not provide variety in leadership at the Office of the President (OP) as they seemed to agree on many things.
It was generally feared that in Masisi, Khama had replicated himself to the extent that some political commentators felt that the ascendance of Masisi as state President on April 1 this year was simply akin to Khama ruling from the grave.
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...