Peggy Serame’s appeal following her recent primary election defeat to Edwin Dikoloti in the Goodhope-Mmathete constituency could have far-reaching consequences for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).
Serame’s appeal highlights several alleged irregularities that she believes compromised the integrity of the election. Her concerns (at least most) may not be unique, following a weekend marred by delays in the delivery of ballot papers and voters’ rolls around the country, which forced the July 20, 2024 Bulela Ditswe primaries to spill over to the next day. Voting was carried out overnight in some branches, while others only opened the next day, Sunday, July 21.
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