Rammidi resignation fuels divisions
Friday, May 20, 2011
The source of conflict is reportedly Khama's compromise initiative as an option to contesting for party positions in the upcoming congress slated for July. Sources close to the party say the BDP is divided into two groups with some favouring a contest and supporting the Rammidi candidacy.
Rammidi's camp is said to be working on a list that will contest the party posts at the congress. On the other hand, a section of the party faithful is said to be supportive of Khama's compromise initiative, which will ensure that incumbent secretary general, Thato Kwerepe, retains his seat.
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...