More drama as IEC seeks expedited appeal
Friday, November 24, 2023 | 1400 Views |
Ketlogetswe PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The Commission in the notice of motion filed before the Court of Appeal (CoA) wants an expedited appeal. One of the UDC attorneys, Owen Nsala, told members of the press late on November 21, 2023, that the UDC received documents from the IEC that were filed at the country’s apex court, CoA.
The appeal is in relation to a November 10 order that was delivered by Justice Ketlogetswe. On November 10, 2023, Justice Ketlogetswe of the Francistown High Court reaffirmed the October 31 rule nisi which allowed the UDC to observe and monitor the voter registration.
The situation is exacerbated by the ruling party’s admission that some of its most important election promises remain unfulfilled. This is not the change many Batswana had expected. The UDC was elected into power on a strong promise to improve lives, create jobs, protect workers and repair public services. It is therefore, not enough for the party to point only to new ministries, policies and long-term plans. These may be necessary, but...