At the time the BMD was divided between a faction led by Ndaba Gaolathe and another by Advocate Sidney Pilane. In the verdict, it was stated that both groups agreed that the main starting point in understanding the BMD crisis is their last elective congress in Gantsi. Both factions concurred that since that congress there has never been harmony, cooperation, collegiality and any semblance of esprit de corps amongst the members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the BMD.
It was also pronounced that this atmosphere of mutual suspicion and lack of trust continued through the preparations for the Matshekge congress in Bobonong. The receipt of names, and accreditation, of delegates for the congress occurred in this environment. It was further noted that there was a considerable presence of security personnel at Matshekge, which was assisted by dogs. Those who were not delegates were denied entry into the precincts of the hall where the congress was to take place.
