BNF rebels are without cause
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Over long years, these characters have made it the sole purpose of their existence to scupper the chances of electoral for what was once Botswana’s official opposition with a clear vision and mission. For more than 15 years now, these dangerous elements have succeeded in sowing seeds of instability in the BNF and turned the party into a lame duck on the eve of the elections.
We want to appeal to this band of reactionaries to desist from toying with the expectations of Batswana who are thirsty for at least a credible opposition that can keep the increasingly unscrupulous Botswana Democratic Party government in check.
Figures released by the country’s electoral management body have shown that a total of 1, 037, 684 people have registered to vote.However, eligible voters could be discouraged by events leading to the voting day like poor execution of advance voting amid talks that the elections could be unfair.There have also been threats by certain opposition politicians that shall the elections not be free and fair, they will halt them.Despite these...