BCP primaries: Most sitting MPs unchallenged

At ease: Some BCP MPs are unchallenged in the primary elections PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
At ease: Some BCP MPs are unchallenged in the primary elections PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

FRANCISTOWN: Interesting duels are expected in the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) primary elections as some party heavy weights come up against a number of challengers in October.

Political analysts are of the view that the move by the BCP to hold early primaries underscores its seriousness in preparing for the anticipated 2024 General Election following the party's decision to pull out of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and go it solo.

Fireworks are expected in only two sitting BCP legislators’ constituencies, Okavango and Selebi-Phikwe East. The seats are held by Kenny Kapinga and Kgoberego Nkawana respectively, while the remaining Members of Parliament (MPs) are unchallenged.

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