Venson-Moitoi for BPF presidency

Friday, June 14, 2019

While many wonder about her next political move, Serowe South legislator, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi has said she is still waiting for President Mokgweetsi Masisi to reach out to her for the much-touted reconciliation talks the latter had announced.

Venson-Moitoi challenged Masisi in the race for the nomination of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) presidential candidate in the coming general elections expected in October.

It was monumental as it was a first in the history of the 57-year-old party for an incumbent President to have a face-off with someone for the party presidency. The BDP has ruled Botswana continuously since independence in 1966, but was formed in 1962.

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Venson-Moitoi for BPF presidency

While many wonder about her next political move, Serowe South legislator, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi has said she is still waiting for President Mokgweetsi Masisi to reach out to her for the much-touted reconciliation talks the latter had announced.

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