Accommodation red flag raised ahead of BDP's Kang congress

BDP members PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
BDP members PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

The Kang special congress is proving to be  divisive for the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) with factions aligned to President Mokgweetsi Masisi and  challenger Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi fighting over accommodation of over 1, 500 delegates.

Speaking to Mmegi, one of Venson-Moitoi’s team leaders Foster Seretse said they believe the decision to block them from booking accommodation was taken hastily after party central committee meeting. 

“We will have to find a place where we can camp because the party has not said anything about accommodation arrangements for delegates.  I don’t think Kang was a suitable place for this kind of congress which will attract more members,” Seretse complained.

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