Lobatse mayor toppled
Friday, May 20, 2022 | 4960 Views |
It has since become very evident that some Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members are voting out those perceived to be anti-President Mokgweetsi Masisi in key positions.
There is a temporary team within the BDP calling itself ‘Sireletsa party, sireletsa Tautona’ which is alleged to be secretly led by a party sub-committee called Political Education and Elections Committee (PEEC).
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...