A call for calm and unity towards October 30

Tuesday, October 08, 2024 | 620 Views |

As Botswana approaches its polls on October 30, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation and tension.

Political parties are actively campaigning, with the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) facing scrutiny not only for its policies but also for alleged connections to political practices in neighbouring Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, the opposition is voicing concerns over potential electoral ‘rigging’ and the composition of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), selected by the Judicial Service Commission. We have also had disturbing trends where candidates destroy each other’s campaign material in addition to dirty campaigns.

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