BDP rift deepens over term extension

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Political observers note that internal disputes of this nature can have lasting consequences PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

All is not well within the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), as divisions continue to widen over a contentious proposal to extend the central committee’s (CC) mandate from two to five years.

What initially appeared to be a routine constitutional submission has rapidly evolved into a flashpoint, exposing deep mistrust and competing interests within the party’s ranks.

At the heart of the dispute are submissions reportedly made by some regions, advocating for significant amendments to the party’s constitution, which some believe that it is a move influenced by some members of the CC.

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