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Opposition doubted the integrity of the process and role of the IEC (Independent Electoral Commission), which according to him was hellbent on ensuring the victory of the ruling party and denying free, fair, and credible elections.
People in Botswana are waiting for the results of Wednesday’s election which could extend the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)’s 58-year rule. Earlier in the day, the main opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) leader Duma Boko voiced concerns about the exercise.
He doubted the integrity of the process and role of the IEC (Independent Electoral Commission), which according to him was hellbent on ensuring the victory of the ruling party and denying free, fair, and credible elections.
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Ballot counting began as soon as polling closed at 17:00 GMT. But some voting stations stayed open long after the official closing time to allow voters queuing up to cast their ballots. The lawmakers who get elected will later choose the president. The ruling party won 38 of 57 contested seats in the last election in 2019. President Mokgweetsi Masisi, a 63-year-old former high school teacher, is seeking a second and final term. A party needs to win at least 31 parliament seats to be declared as the winner.
