BDP�s gruelling fight for opposition held constituencies

Contestant:Mabaila PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Contestant:Mabaila PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FRANCISTOWN: The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) became the busiest party in the country this week as it prepares for the impending bruising primaries in the opposition held constituencies.

The BDP secretariat has been busy taking party officials through the processes of conducting primaries so that on January 20, it will be all systems go. The party’s communications and international relations subcommittee chairperson, Thapelo Pabalinga says all is on track.

“Our preparations have been above board. Due process has been followed with regards to the preparations of the primaries. We are confident that they will go on with minimal complaints,” he told Mmegi.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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