Masisi 'Magic' Inspires BDP To Victory

Omphile Motlhajoe.PIC: INNOCENT SELATLHWA
Omphile Motlhajoe.PIC: INNOCENT SELATLHWA

When addressing a star rally in Ralekgetho last Friday, outgoing Member of Parliament for Moshupa-Manyana constituency, Mokgweetsi Masisi pleaded with residents of Ralekgetho to give him a special present by sending Omphile Motlhajoe to the council.

The residents of Sehibidung, Molomoojang, Molapowabasadi and Ralekgetho on Saturday took to the polls and gave the incoming president his desired gift. This is despite the fact that on paper, the numbers favoured opposition coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) over Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and newcomers Alliance for Progressives (AP).

Out of the 923 eligible voters, 627 took to the polls with Motlhajoe getting a lion’s share of 339 votes, as Mokganedi Monare of the UDC got 233 votes while Mothusiemang Malwetsi of the AP got a mere 45 votes. Ten ballots were spoilt.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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