Political hooliganism must fall

With political elective congresses nearing, the media is awash with reports of party members physically assaulting one another. It seems resorting to physical violence in our political parties is surely becoming the norm.

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is going for its elective congress in Tonota next month. This congress has pitted the Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi, the incumbent chairperson against challenger, Infrastructure and Housing Development minister Nonofo Molefhi.

Oodles of controversy abound in this race. Early this year, it was reported that Molefhi supporters assaulted a Masisi sympathiser in Francistown during a party meeting. The matter was reported to the police who are still handling the case. Meanwhile, President Ian Khama has suspended the culprits from the party. 

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