BDP registers 22 appeals for parliamentary candidates

Although three candidates from 36 constituencies were unopposed, 22 members from different constituencies have filed appeals. Among those who have appealed include Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Lefoko Moagi, Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Molebatsi Molebatsi, and Member of Parliament for Gaborone Central, Tumisang Healy amongst others. According to the BDP constitution, one is require to appeal within seven days after the announcement of the results is made by the returning officer. Again, it requires a member to make his or her intention known by the returning officer. Some appeals have been directed to the party's central committee (CC), while others have been submitted to the respective regional committees.

In an interview, party secretary-general Kavis Kario, yesterday emphasised the importance of adhering to party procedures.