BDP popular vote high under Masisi
Friday, March 31, 2023 | 740 Views |
Despite all his differences with his former boss, Ian Khama, Masisi managed to win the 2019 General Election with a high popular vote after 10 years of popular vote decline in his party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).
All was not easy in the five years as party President as he had enemies in and outside his party.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...