Drama At BOMU Special Meeting As Kast Is Booed
Monday, March 01, 2010
However, things took a different turn for the microphone checker last week when he stood up to hold the mic at a Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) Special General meeting at Thapong Visual Arts Centre. Before he could even go half way, boos erupted and it was confusion all over. The master of ceremonies (MC) had to impose himself in a bid to halt the boos momentarily.
Kast seemed to have angered, especially a section of the crowd from Gantsi when he called for immediate election and voting out of the current BOMU committee, accusing them of prolonging their term in office.
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...