The alleged big players in Masisi�s victory

BDPPart of the newly elcted BDP central commitee at the 37th natinal congress Tonota PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
BDPPart of the newly elcted BDP central commitee at the 37th natinal congress Tonota PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

There were many names of politicians that cropped up at the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) 37th elective congress as masterminders of the victorious team Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi dubbed ‘Camp Dubai’ for its affluence. Mmegi Staff Writer RYDER GABATHUSE looks at the role they played in financing Masisi’s victory

Roselyn Panzirah – BDP’s nominated councillor was spotted several times wielding a light brown Gucci bag stacked with a lot of money, which was allegedly used to buy delegates vote for the entire team Masisi. Panzirah was reportedly an errand girl who distributed money to the identified beneficiaries. She is a trusted ally of the re-elected BDP chairperson, Masisi who is often times referred to as the VP’s protocol lady. Two credible witnesses have seen the cash with their naked eyes from very close range.

Quizzed about her alleged role in the business of money, Panzirah proffered ignorance of the exercise and was totally dismissive of her role.

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