Discords likely to cost BDP, UDC

Friday, October 18, 2019

BMD members fighting in Bobonong PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Major players going into this year's general elections, the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) have had a shaky start to their campaigns mainly due to internal squabbles.

While the UDC managed to resolve its woes, for the BDP, the thorn in the flesh remains Ian Khama and his breakaway party the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF).

Since the 2014 general elections these two parties have never had a break, as cracks started to show in each party.

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