I am only helping Masire - Raletobana

Raletobana, who is the MP for Kweneng South East, has met party president Ian Khama unbeknownst to his fellow Barata-Phathi. Speaking in an interview with Mmegi yesterday, Raletobana said it was crucial that the factions met to explore reconciliation before any move to form a new party could be mooted.

He said meeting with Khama should not be interpreted as defection from Barata-Phathi because he stands by the principles and demands espoused by the faction.