Electoral Act changes coming - DK assures
Friday, November 30, 2007
Speaking to Mmegi in an interview yesterday, Kwelagobe, who is also the MP for Molepolole South, said since the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) had consulted stakeholders over the issue, the ball is now in government's court.
"The government is processing the bill now with a view that it passes through all the possible stages. This will be done early next year with the bill published and put before Parliament," he said.
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...