Khama's reign not too impressive
Friday, February 14, 2014
After serving for 10 years as Vice President during Festus Mogae's tenure, Khama assumed the First Citizen status on the back of the succession plan.
Whether it was on account of being the son to the founding president of Botswana or due to his reputation as commander of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) or both, Khama's ascension to the highest office in the land was met with excited approval by many, even in opposition circles.
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...