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BCP undecided over Serowe West by-election

Friday, May 26, 2023 | 340 Views |
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FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) says that it yet to decide whether or not to contest the looming Serowe West by-election.

The by-election was occasioned by the disqualification of former Serowe West legislator, Tshekedi Khama, after he missed numerous Parliament sessions following his self imposed exile to South Africa.

Tshekedi and his elder brother, former president Ian Khama, migrated to South Africa claiming that their lives in Botswana were in danger. The older Khama is facing criminal charges, something that he says is politically motivated.

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BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired

The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...

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