Unpacking the UDC's economic and jobs rationale (Part 2)
Friday, September 27, 2019
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UDC supporters believe their party is on track to win. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
The Umbrella’s compelling package of electoral promises, economic claims and plans must be tested against both reason and pragmatism.
The economic and jobs agenda plays an important role in the election ahead of the October 23rd vote. The Umbrella for Democratic Change’s (UDC) economic rationale is premised on addressing the issues referred to. Whether its opponents have constructively engaged with the Umbrella’s ideas based on their merits is an obvious negative.
The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...