BMDYL campaign rekindles factionalism

BMD members at a congress
BMD members at a congress

The Botswana Movement for Democracy Youth League (BMDYL) congress, which is scheduled for Easter Holidays, seems to be reviving party factions, which appeared dead for some months.

Already some youth are campaigning using their leadership names. This time around those who are alleged to be president Ndaba Gaolathe/Wynter Mmolotsi supporters are using the slogan #Ithabanele while those alleged to be aligned to Nehemiah Modubule and Gilbert Mangole are using #Teamfocus. 

Kagelelo Kentse and Jacob Kelebeng have already declared their interest to contest for BMDYL presidency.  Kelebeng is for #Itlhabanele while Kentse is for #Teamfocus. Kentse has however distanced himself from the said faction.

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