Regionalism could decide BDP Tonota primaries winner

FRANCISTOWN: Regionalism is likely to be the main determinant of the winner of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) July 24 'Bulela Ditswe' primaries in the Tonota North constituency.

Tonota North has been divided into three regions which are set to compete for control of the constituency. Until the passing on of the area MP, Baledzi Gaolathe, Tonota North has been regarded as a safe haven for the ruling party. This could be the reason why six candidates are vying for the party ticket.

Former BDP deputy executive secretary and ex-Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) executive director, Fidelis Molao, and his brother-in-law, businessman, Ipuseng Chikanda, find themselves battling from one corner.

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