Speak up or fade away
Friday, February 18, 2022 | 80 Views |
True, not all of us are sanctuaries of gallantry and confidence, but the sooner we appreciate that the worst thing we could ever lose is not our eye, or our hand, or our foot, but our voice, the better for all!
The incontrovertible truth is, each one of us is important, and for this reason, we do not always need validation from our peers, or any person, whether perceived superior or inferior. While we recognise that the law of averages suggests that the more people speak up, the greater their chances of being heard, that should not detract from the truth that a solitary voice might be as important as many expressed views! Our existence matters and will always matter. Our considered opinions matter and will always matter.
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...