Bantsi returns as BAA president

Moses Bantsi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Moses Bantsi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Moses Bantsi has made a comeback as president of the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA), taking over from Paphane Botlhale. The outgoing Botlhale served only one term.

The new leader won a tightly contested race over the weekend, with the first round of voting ending with a tie, 12 votes each. Affiliates had to go for a second round of voting where Bantsi emerged victorious with a single vote, ending the stalemate at 13-12.

Oabona Theetso retained his position as vice president-administration, beating the challenger, Major Edward Joseph by 16 votes to eight, with one spoilt vote. Kenneth Kikwe emerged victorious over the incumbent, Kevin Kelaotswe for the position of vice president-sport development. Kikwe secured 13 votes, Kelaotswe (8) while Kebaitse settled for three votes.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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