Marobela's flirtation with BDP stirs up a storm

Friday, November 05, 2010

FRANCISTOWN: A storm is brewing within the opposition Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) with the party leader, Whyte Marobela, reportedly in political 'courtship' with the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

Infact, a disturbing rumour is that Marobela is on the verge of defecting to the BDP.

Marobela took over the leadership of Botswana's oldest political party last year after his immediate predecessor, Bernard Balikani, retired from active politics following the BPP's dismal showing in the general elections last year.

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Marobela's flirtation with BDP stirs up a storm

FRANCISTOWN: A storm is brewing within the opposition Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) with the party leader, Whyte Marobela, reportedly in political 'courtship' with the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

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