Confusion surrounds BPL awards
Friday, June 29, 2018
The Botswana Premier League (BPL) chief executive officer, Thabo ‘Styles’ Ntshinogang initially said the sponsor, BTC, had not indicated the awards arrangement to them. But then the sponsor responded that the awards were solely the prerogative of the BPL.
This week, Ntshinogang said the sponsor had failed to find a suitable venue, which is why the awards, scheduled for June 22, 2018 were postponed. “The sponsor informed us that they could not find a suitable venue. I don’t know about the issue that there is no money,” Ntshinogang said.
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...