BDP moves to calm Serowe storm

Slumber Tsogwane
Slumber Tsogwane

The Vice President and Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairperson, Slumber Tsogwane is reportedly on a mission to meet party councillors in Serowe to placate grievances, amidst reports of looming mass defections.

Tsogwane’s trip comes as some BDP councillors in the Bangwato capital are said to be holding meetings with their constituents informing them of their impeding intentions to defect to Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF).

Authoritative insiders this week told Mmegi the ruling party chair is also expected to come up with strategies to help BDP remain relevant in an area that has been its traditional stronghold.

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