BCP, BNF in coalition talks
Thursday, August 09, 2018
Mmegi has learnt that the executives of the two parties have so far met twice for ‘exploratory’ talks in relation to forming a coalition that will contest the 2019 general elections. In fact the BCP leader, Dumelang Saleshando, has confirmed the talks about talks.
Yesterday, Saleshando confirmed to Mmegi that the BCP has started talks with the BNF in relation to working with each other in the forthcoming general elections.
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...