�BDP popular vote will shrink� � analysts

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Political analysts at the University of Botswana (UB) posit that following the recent spate of resignations in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) popular vote will drop in the coming general elections.

Of late, Tsholetsa House has been hit by resignations from aggrieved members, especially those that lost at Bulela Ditswe last year.  Already two Members of Parliament have decamped. 

Tonota Member of Parliament (MP) Pono Moatlhodi joined the Botswana National Front (BNF) yesterday while Lentsweletau/Mmopane MP Moeng Pheto has registered as an independent Parliamentary candidate.

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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