UDC violates own constitution

UDC leadership PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
UDC leadership PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

The Umbrella of Democratic Change’s (UDC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has decided to go against its constitutional requirement for parties’ representation in the national congress.

In light of the fact that some coalition members had been unable to raise the stipulated number of members to the congress, the executive decided to allow parties to bring 10 delegates per constituency. 

The UDC’s constitution clause 11.2.2 states “each group member in good standing with the umbrella, is entitled to send one delegate for every 750 members or part thereof provided that the majority of these delegates are members of their organisation”. 

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