Masitara: The dark horse in the BDP chairmanship race

Friday, March 10, 2017

The second of a series of analyses on Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Central Committee aspirants’ suitability or unsuitability to fill party positions at the July elective congress puts focus on Robert Masitara. Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE & Correspondent SIKI MOTSHWARI JOHANNESS sample Masitara’s chances in his challenge against Vice President and party chairman, Mokgweetsi Masisi

Former University of Botswana don, businessman-cum-philanthropist-cum-politician, Robert Masitara has reportedly made a statement of intent to enter the BDP chairmanship race.

He is pitting his strength against Vice President and incumbent party chairman, Mokgweetsi Masisi and Cabinet minister, Nonofo Molefhi, who make up the list of aspirants that could soar before the July congress.

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