BDP Cllrs Fear 'Ugly' Future

Khama PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG
Khama PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG

PALAPYE: Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) local government candidates in Serowe are worried for their future following talks of a possible Ian Khama-backed breakaway party.

They feel the party’s handling of former president has stirred a hornet nest in the village and since his May 4 meeting, there has been a growing uncertainty for their future after the October general elections.

At the meeting, Khama threatened to quit the BDP and reports have emerged that he is spearheading the  formation of a breakaway party. The Serowe councillors expressed with gloom that the days of the ruling party’s total dominance in Gammangwato capital are edging to an end.

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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