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BPF must come to the party

Friday, August 16, 2024 | 370 Views |

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) finds itself in a troubling state, embroiled in internal conflicts that threaten its ability to function as a serious political entity.

With just a year since its last internal legal battles, the party is once again at odds with itself, dragging its internal disagreements into the courts. These disputes not only undermine the party’s credibility but also raise serious questions about its role in Botswana’s democracy.

The ongoing legal challenges, sparked by the party’s withdrawal from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), reflect deeper issues within the BPF.

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