BDP organ reprieves Mmolotsi

Mmolotsi, who is a publisher and author, was vetted from contesting the marginal constituency for undisclosed reasons. The move had given the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) Khumongwana Maoto the thumbs-up to stand against Bahadzisi Maripe and retired army captain Godknows Robby, who are both considered minnows.

Molao told Mmegi that the Central Committee, the top policy making body, reversed its decision during Monday's meeting following Mmolotsi's appeal. He would not say why the CC vetted Mmolotsi in the first place. "The Central Committee does not disclose its reasons. He [Mmolotsi] was not even given reasons why he was vetted," said Molao.