UDC unveils parliamentary candidates

Even though the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has its internal conflicts, the coalition is nearing the completion of its primaries. Just this week, it posted its 40 aspirant candidates for parliamentary seats for different constituencies. The coalition’s president, Duma Boko, has set a deadline for the completion of the primaries so that the parties can start campaigning. The coalition affiliates are the Botswana National Front (BNF), the Botswana Peoples Party (BPP), and the Alliance for Progressives (AP). So far, the BNF has already announced the launch of some of its candidates while still conducting primary elections for some constituencies. Other parties have done the same. The parties have requested all secretaries-general to address any pending issues regarding wards and constituencies that might exist. Writes Mmegi Staffer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE

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