BPF must put its house in order
Friday, May 14, 2021
As the youngest political party, the BPF has been the only stable party of recent. However, allegations of sexual conduct levelled against its president Biggie Butale have exposed a lot of things such as the party’s flawed constitution and internal battles.
The BPF was formed in 2019 prior to the general elections. This may be a first of many hurdles so if the BPF does not get its house to order, then it might be headed for a split or lose members to other parties. It has become clear that the members have started to fight for positions within the party.
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...