UDC temporarily blocks KAA re-run
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
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The re-run was called after council secretary, Poloko Mojalemotho and the Principal council attorney, Sylvia Fologang-Matenge nullified the results of elections, which were held on May 22.
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor, Katlego Pelekekae had won the chairmanship against fellow party member and former chairman, Tlhomamo Dibeela.
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...