Venson-Moitoi counts on MPs, councillors

Venson-Moitoi PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Venson-Moitoi PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

Confusion reigns supreme ahead of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) congress as to whether Members of Parliament (MPs) and councillors can nominate a presidential candidate.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s camp is of the view that the legislators and civic leaders are delegates who cannot nominate a candidate as they do not have any mandate from any structure.

On the other side Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi’s team, which has been rejected by regions, is counting on some MPs and councillors to nominate her.

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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