What is next for Moatlhodi?

Moatlhodi
Moatlhodi

FRANCISTOWN: Time is ticking away for the beleaguered Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Pono Moatlhodi to decide as to which political party he really belongs to.

At the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) headquarters, Tsholetsa House, Moatlhodi is still considered a member. The secretariat has however, been following media reports on Moatlhodi’s membership dynamics with keen interest.

While the BDP deputy executive secretary, Lee Lesetedi confirmed this week that Moatlhodi is still in their books as a  member, he would not be drawn into speaking on the Tonota South MP’s talks with the opposition, as widely reported in the media.

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