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Bulela ditswe fees double

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 2300 Views |

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has doubled the fees candidates pay to participate in primary elections commonly known as Bulela Ditswe.

Now, council candidates are expected to pay P5,000 from P2,500 whilst a parliamentary candidate is expected to fork out P10,000 from P5,000 to be eligible.

This move will definitely boost the party's election campaign funds, but it could also make it harder for candidates, especially those with challenges of financial resources, to participate in the elections. The decision was taken by BDP central committee which met yesterday.

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