New FCC breaks from the norm
Friday, January 23, 2015
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Some, especially media observers, have even pointed out that education is essential in a politician’s qualification because he/she has the responsibility to take well-informed decisions on behalf of the constituents.
The issue of politicians’ education surfaced a few years ago when councillor Ace Ntheetsang remarked in one of the gatherings: “kante le bua ka cervical cancer ya basadi, ya banna yone ha go buiwe ka yone (Why there is so much focus on cervical cancer in women only?)
The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...