Khama plans tours to counter defections

BDP spokesman, Comma Serema told Mmegi yesterday that Khama will address BDP supporters in Shoshong to tell them that their area MP, Dovedale/Mmaphashalala councillor Neo Magowe and nominated councilor Bobby Babusi have gone to the BMD. "He will also urge the BDP faithful to keep their faith in our party and not be disenchanted by these self-seeking individuals," he said. Makgalemele and the two councillors resigned yesterday and joined the BMD.

Serema said that this weekend, the BDP leadership will address a Shoshong branch meeting to inform the party structures that the three politicians have left. "The meeting will be followed by rallies to be addressed by MPs and central committee members and later...Khama in the weeks ahead. We urge our members to remain calm and reassure them that ultimately the party will overcome," he explained.