BCP challenges Masisi's 'unconstitutional' presidency
Friday, April 13, 2018
Following President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s automatic succession to the presidency, the BCP is arguing that the automatic succession clause in the country’s Constitution is unconstitutional.
BCP through its attorney, Martin Dingake has written a letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Kokorwe calling for the election of the President under Section 35(4) as read with Section 35(5) of the constitution of Botswana.
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...