Tshekedi vs BDP judgement due Friday
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Khama, who is also the Minister of Environment, Conservation, Natural Resources and Tourism, wants Dijeng barred from contesting in the party's August 25primaries for allegedly contravening rules and regulations in relation to elections.
Earlier today through his attorney, Clement Mazhinye, Khama contended that the matter should be dealt with urgently as he and his voters were likely to suffer prejudice together, should Dijeng be allowed to stand.
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...