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Masisi issues Moshupa-Manyana writ of election

10 May 2018

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has issued a Writ of Election in accordance with Section 34 of the Electoral Act, (Cap. 02.09) ordering the holding of a bye-election for the Member of Parliament for Moshupa-Manyana Constituency.

A press release from Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says the summon was passed on May 9.

It says President Masisi directed that nomination of candidates for the by-election in the aforesaid constituency be received on May 25 from 9am to 1pm and 2:30pm to 5pm at Moshupa Senior Secondary School.

The release further states that any poll, which may become necessary, shall be held on June 16. ENDS

Source : BOPA

Author : BOPA

Location : GABORONE

Event : press release

Date : 10 May 2018