BDP in flames over primary elections

BDP members are warring at Francistown West PIC:KEOAGILE BONANG
BDP members are warring at Francistown West PIC:KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the volatile Francistown West constituency is facing rebellion from its own members.

BDP sources have informed Mmegi that if the BDP does not handle the revolt properly, notably the registration of voters who are going to vote in the deferred primary elections, it may find itself before the courts of law.

In July, some aspiring BDP parliamentary and council candidates vowed to punish the BDP if it did not properly address their voter registration concerns.

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