Motshegwa to contest Bonnigton South under UDC
Friday, March 22, 2019
Motshegwa has confirmed that he will tussle for seat under the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) banner. The three horse race features Motshegwa, Gaolathe and Christian Nthuba of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Political pundits are of the view that Motshegwa’s candidature is a strategy by the UDC to present itself as party accommodative to workers and trade unions.
Botswana Federation of Public Parastatal and Private Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) played a key role in the formation of the UDC, and the latest move is noted as commitment by UDC to labour movement which have a decisive role in national elections and public policy issues.
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...