Motsepe, Ahmad split COSAFA
Friday, November 20, 2020
South Africa’s Motsepe will challenge incumbent, Ahmad Ahmad from Madagascar, in a contest that pits candidates from the same region.
In 2016, COSAFA voted as a bloc, which saw Ahmad sweep into power, ousting long serving Issa Hayatou of Cameroon. But the tide is fast changing with Motsepe’s decision to contest, throwing the region into a dilemma.
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...