BCP cadres fight for elective positions

BCP members during its 10th national Conference PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
BCP members during its 10th national Conference PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

With the much awaited Botswana Congress Party (BCP) central committee elections just two months away, party activists are circulating lobby lists in readiness for the make- -or-break of July virtual congress.

All  positions are reportedly open for interested parties to contest according to lobby lists but only BCP presidency currently held by Dumelang Saleshando will be unopposed. Former BCP Women’s League president, Daisy Bathusi is set to wrestle for the vice presidency at the congress against member of Parliament for Bobonong constituency, Taolo Lucas. Prospective candidates for the committee are reportedly ready with their lobby lists and have hit the ground running.

Both Lucas and Bathusi confirmed that they would be contesting for the position of vice presidency. The current vice president, Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang would not be defending his position.

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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