BDP congress promises fireworks

BDP members PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
BDP members PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), cannot afford to go into next year’s General Election divided as they are. Mmegi staffer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE reports

Fireworks are expected at the upcoming special national congress billed for next month as the party is divided on many critical issues affecting the future and the upcoming elections.

Mmegi is reliably informed that among the top issues that are dividing the party is the insistence by some Members of Parliament who want Bulela Ditswe to be suspended.

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