BDP headed for by-election defeat

The BDP has fielded Gilbert Boikhutso while the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), through the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has Reuben Kethoilwe in their corner.  Odirileng Ditshotlo of the AP has also tossed his hat in. But the real race at the elections will be between the UDC and BDP who both have strong structures in the area. 

History, recorded since the last general elections, shows that the outcomes of the BDP council primaries have significant influence on how the party fares at a given by-election.