BDP, UDC raise campaigns bar at Phillip Matante East

Counting of ballot papers at Chedu Choga Community hall
Counting of ballot papers at Chedu Choga Community hall

FRANCISTOWN: The Umbrella For Democratic Change (UDC) and the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) have heightened their campaigns for the Phillip Matante East billed for April 23.

Both parties have a point to prove. The BDP goes into the elections having defeated a combined opposition at the recent Sekoma ward in the Jwaneng/Mabule constituency, and are determined to send a strong message that the win was no fluke.

On the other hand, the UDC is nursing bruises after losing the ward they have held for over 20 years. In fact the opposition party has made it clear that the loss in Sekoma was a wake up call and is determined to retain the Francistown South constituency ward.

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