When ex-presidents throw spanners into statecraft works
Friday, March 15, 2024 | 1820 Views |
In Botswana, the political disconnection with former President Ian Khama began at the advent of President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s tenure on April 1, 2018. The problem has since metamorphosed into a crisis, with Masisi’s administration disproportionately expending vast energy and resources in that fight.
Equally, some of Khama’s borderline ‘criminal and treasonous activities’ have increased, such as his recent campaigning for a trophy hunting ban law in the UK or his alleged attempt to disrupt State-to-State interaction between Botswana and Estonia. These activities are injurious to Botswana’s interests.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...