Comrades want another meeting at OP

Elections are coming closer every day that passes. Everyone has bought a loud speaker to cause havoc in-case those undecided individuals get his message and take it for the truth.

Even more interesting about this election is my neighbour’s enthusiasm. He recently repaired his Toyota Stout (1982 model) to campaign for the councillor of my area.  The Stout has been resting on bricks for the past four years, and has already attracted two or three chickens for free and decent accommodation. He has been trying his luck for the past 20 years and wants to give it the last try before meeting  his maker.

This career has not only cost him financial resources, he had to watch two wives leave him for greener pastures, which are often red in this country. “After losing in the 1999 elections, my wife left and I learnt later that she was married to a MoDomkraga.  I stayed with another woman who left after I lost the 2009 elections and she also married MoDomkraga.  Monna, what should I do,” he asked me. “I can’t just give up because the margins are too close”.

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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