Candidates anxious as vetting drags
Friday, July 10, 2020
The process could see some candidates axed if they do not meet the criteria. The contesting teams are all undergoing scrutiny, with the committee requesting for further information on the candidates this week.
The Electoral Code prescribes that candidates should be examined within 10 days after submitting their applications.
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...