Jacobs Vows Show's Not Over
Monday, January 21, 2019
“We are going to appeal, definitely. It is not the end of the show,” uttered Kamala Jacobs after he lost his recent bid to ‘topple’ President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
Immediately after Justice Michael Mothobi dismissed him, a seemingly disappointed and devastated Jacobs and his lawyer Kagisano Tamocha put their heads together, perhaps to tell one another that the judge erred and that they needed to appeal. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members walked out in a jubilant mood, as Jacobs left with a few of his supporters in tow under the glare of the flashlights all over his face.
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...