BDP backbench disgruntled with ministers

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The political rift between Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) backbenchers in Parliament and cabinet ministers this week sunk to a new low, with the former accusing the latter of failing the nation.

In an unprecedented move, the BDP backbench hinted that should the current socio-economic climate in Botswana continue, it is likely to force them to disassociate with the ruling party to protect their personal integrity.

Legislator Ignatius Moswaane of Francistown West constituency on Wednesday spoke openly that his party is failing to deliver what it had promised Batswana.

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