BDP congress promises fireworks
Friday, August 04, 2023 | 270 Views |
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.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....