BDP headed for by-election defeat
Friday, May 04, 2018
The BDP has fielded Gilbert Boikhutso while the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), through the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has Reuben Kethoilwe in their corner. Odirileng Ditshotlo of the AP has also tossed his hat in. But the real race at the elections will be between the UDC and BDP who both have strong structures in the area.
History, recorded since the last general elections, shows that the outcomes of the BDP council primaries have significant influence on how the party fares at a given by-election.
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...