Letlole Out Of Lentsweletau-Mmopane Race

Vincent Seretse PIC: INNOCENT SELATLHWA
Vincent Seretse PIC: INNOCENT SELATLHWA

Following an order for a re-run at the Lentsweletau-Mmopane Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primary election, Chommie Letlole has decided not to contest and back his former boss Vincent Seretse.

The incumbent’s narrow win was short-lived last weekend after used ballot papers were discovered in a dustbin and others in a large shopping bag after results were announced.

Seretse won the polls with 1,514 votes against Magatusi Sebego’s 227, Letlole’s 779, Patrick Manthe’s 165, Nnaniki Makwinja’s 1,469, Reuben Mokopaina’s 171 and Bennedict Molefe’s 215 votes.

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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