BDP opposition recruitment dismissed as a hoax

BDP members PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
BDP members PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: Opposition parties have dismissed the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) claims of massively winning the hearts and minds of opposition activists into their fold as a hoax.

Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) spokesperson, Moeti Mohwasa this week accused the BDP of employing outdated and weak methods of trying to confuse the gullible public.

“We are not aware of any massive exodus of membership from the UDC,” dismissed Mohwasa who accused the BDP of running a dangerous publicity as it has total control of the State media.

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