The Southern African Development Community Election Observer Mission (SEOM), which rejected Zimbabwean election results last year, says Botswana polls won by opposition leader Duma Boko after defeating President Mokgweetsi Masisi were held in peaceful environment where Tswana people exercised their democratic right to vote – indicating free and fair.
SEOM, led by former Tanzania Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda, said:
“In conclusion, the SEOM observed that the pre-election and voting phases of the 2024 General Elections in the Republic of Botswana were conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner where the Batswana people exercised their democratic right to vote.
“The mission calls upon all the stakeholders to continue imparting positives of peace, tolerance and calm across all available platforms while the country awaits the final results of the 2024 general elections.
“Following the Revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), the mission will issue the Final Report containing comprehensive findings and recommendations within 30 days of the issuance of this preliminary statement.”
