UDC Demonstrates Against 2019 General Election Outcome

UDC members marching PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
UDC members marching PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Many have been accusing Dumelang Saleshando and his Botswana Congress Party (BCP) of being against its affiliate, the Umbrella for Democratic Change’s (UDC) 2019 General Election petitions at the High Court, but he begs to differ Despite the accusations, Saleshando and his troops have been following the ongoing cases religiously.

As Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Saleshando on Saturday said the 2019 election is not over until their current court cases are put to bed, following the reading of the petition titled ‘Election Fraud in Botswana: A Threat to Peace, Justice and Democracy’.

“I want to make something clear. The 2019 elections are not done until the court cases are finished. No matter what President (Mokgweetsi) Masisi says as he questions why it happens under his rule, there is a time for everything,” he said. Saleshando added it was shocking that those who claim to have won fairly would go all out to block the case from going to trial.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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