Legal action looms over karate elections

Sparks continue to fly as the election date for Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) draws closer.

Last week it was the closing date for submission of names for candidates, but one of the contestants has been told he has no voting rights. Ryushin-Kan chief instructor, Keorapetse Dube said he had submitted his name to contest as a president.

The style has also submitted the name of Moses Tubego to challenge for secretary-general position. However, BOKA has written a letter to Ryushin-Kan informing them that they have been granted provincial membership status, which means they cannot be part of the elections.

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