Masisi's legitimacy under threat

The applicant Jacobs PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The applicant Jacobs PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A Bulela Ditswe loser for Lobatse constituency, Kamal Jacobs says President Mokgweetsi Masisi does not have the power to appoint any party committee.

Jacobs lost the party’s primary election to Thapelo Matsheka for a Member of Parliament (MP) seat for the constituency. Jacobs’ argument to give credence to his claim, is based on Masisi not being the substantive president of the party.

This is the second time that Masisi’s legitimacy to the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) presidency is being questioned.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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