BDP Cllrs Fear 'Ugly' Future

Khama PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG
Khama PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG

PALAPYE: Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) local government candidates in Serowe are worried for their future following talks of a possible Ian Khama-backed breakaway party.

They feel the party’s handling of former president has stirred a hornet nest in the village and since his May 4 meeting, there has been a growing uncertainty for their future after the October general elections.

At the meeting, Khama threatened to quit the BDP and reports have emerged that he is spearheading the  formation of a breakaway party. The Serowe councillors expressed with gloom that the days of the ruling party’s total dominance in Gammangwato capital are edging to an end.

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