Mmegi

Previous committee blamed for BNF Women’s League chaos

Lowani said it should be made clear that their board is not taking or supporting, or favouring any team when conducting the election process
Lowani said it should be made clear that their board is not taking or supporting, or favouring any team when conducting the election process

The Botswana National Front’s (BNF) National Elections Board has shifted the blame for chaos surrounding the Women’s League to the previous committee, accusing it of poor planning and disregard for proper procedure.

This comes after some members of the previous committee accused the electoral board of conducting elections without voters roll. In an interview, BNF National Elections Board chairperson Chabuya Lowani expressed dismay over accusations from some former committee members, calling their claims hypocritical.

“It’s surprising that some individuals who were part of the former committee are now pointing fingers. As the Elections Board, we had previously warned against registering delegates at the congress itself,” he told Mmegi on Tuesday.

Editor's Comment
Use social media to build, not destro

It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up