Sebetela in P10 million windfall
Friday, October 04, 2019
On July 11, 2019, Justice Godfrey Nthomiwa made an order that MCM (on behalf of the State) shall pay Sebetela P10, 961, 393, 17.
The former Minister had initially sought the State to compensate him close to P27 million.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...