Infighting Ahead of BTU Elective Congress

With just over a year left before the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) elective congress, infighting has begun with hopefuls accusing office bearers of targeting them with intentions to limit competition.

One former deputy secretary-general and now presidential hopeful, Elias Rebobonye was slapped with a charge of “bringing discredit to the good name and reputation of the union” in a letter dated March 8, 2021.

The National Executive Committee’s (NEC) secretary-general (SG), Agang Gabana stated in his summons letter that it was a complaint from a member of the union. The letter reads: “Please note that the NEC is empowered by Article 38(1) of the constitution of the union to take disciplinary action against any member whose conduct is deemed to bring discredit to the good name and reputation of the Union.

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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