Three barred from BNOC elections
Friday, September 17, 2021 | 90 Views |
The three are not eligible to vote after the International Olympics Committee (IOC) announced in April, the trio would not be part of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) public relations officer, Isaiah Ramontshonyana said they are aware of the developments. He said steps must be taken in accordance with local procedures to normalize the situation. Ramontshonyana said they are not part of the next Olympics, but it is the local membership that should suspend their voting rights not the BNOC board.
Botswana Softball Association (BSA) president, Mosimanegape Katlholo said they are still clarity from World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) regarding the right to vote.
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...