Dipate drops election appeal

Dipate’s decision comes as the statutory 21 days within which aggrieved parties to the election results can appeal, elapsed on Monday. Yesterday the veteran politician said despite many attempts, Old Naledi police station had failed to provide him with documents relevant to the case, thus forcing the time lapse.

Dipate wanted to be furnished with police evidence and statements of a man, alleged to be a member of the Botswana Democratic Party, who was reportedly caught with voter cards belonging to different people on the day of the election.  “Why should I continue with the matter if police are refusing to provide us with evidence,” he said.