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Butale's endless BPF leadership struggles

In a political arena characterised by shifting allegiances and power struggles, the ongoing legal battle involving Biggie Butale, the founding president of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), highlights the intensity of internal disputes within the party.

The latest chapter in this saga revolves around Butale's quest to reverse his suspension and expulsion from the party, signaling his relentless determination to regain his position.

Butale's decision to take the matter to court showcases his commitment to upholding what he believes to be an unjust and unauthorised action against him. The allegations he raises, primarily centering on a lack of proper jurisdictional facts, bad faith, and a violation of natural justice, spotlight the importance of due process within political organisations.

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