How Mabaila landed in hot soup
Friday, August 17, 2018
Some contestants believed that all his supporters’ membership cards were easily processed at the party headquarters while they struggled to have theirs done.
Moreover, the youthful former army man had support from party leadership, more so that he was using his Mabaila Foundation to campaign.
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...