UDC stages monster rally

Monday, June 20, 2016

If the attendance at the two political rallies in Ramotswa over the weekend is anything to go by, then the impending council ward by-election may still go either way.

It was a fully packed rally at the UDC with Duma Boko’s grand entrance in his trade mark Range Rover the highlight of the occasion as he was chaperoned from his car VIP style with the help of a retired army general, Brigadier Iphemele Kgokgothwane.The BCP leadership had also come in large numbers, including president Dumelang Saleshando. Daniel Kwelagobe may not be a big player in BDP politics at the moment, but when he crossed over to greet his friends, DK stole the show as the opposition friends seemed to enjoy his company, with some even inviting him to come and take a seat at the top table.

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