Btv Uses BDP To Stop Constitutional Debate

The Botswana Television (Btv) management has been accused of stopping the recording of a debate on the review of the constitution just because the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) was not represented.

Botswana National Front (BNF) activist, Kagiso Ntime said last week that they were shocked during the Matlho-a-Phage programme shoot when they were informed the exercise will be halted because the BDP is missing from action.

"Just a few seconds from starting the debate, with everything done - from make-up right to attaching of mikes on each speaker was done-we were told by a lady claiming to be from Btv management that the programme would not be shot because the BDP was not represented.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

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