Amour Of Facts Against Grist For Propaganda

As the date for general elections approaches, politicians find themselves walking on eggshells, with those who have skeletons in the closet, fighting hard to ensure that their secrets do not come out into the light.

Exposés are becoming the order of the day, and while some are merely propaganda geared towards discrediting opponents, these revelations have power to influence and sway votes.

Previous elections have always been so predictable that anyone with interest in politics knew that Botswana Democratic Party would win the polls, with the only uncertainty being just how many seats the opposition would be able to garner. This time around the political landscape has changed, politicians and activists across the political divide have taken a different approach, and the back and forth bickering has left voters unsure of whom to trust.

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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