BNF in for a weekend power showdown

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This coming weekend, the Botswana National Front (BNF) heads into a pivotal election in Palapye. Two strong factions will battle for control, but only one will emerge victorious.

The outcome would likely reflect which team has sold its message the best and earned the trust of the party’s loyal base. While it may appear dramatic, this kind of internal contest is not new to the BNF. In fact, it is constitutionally supported. The BNF constitution allows members to form campaign teams/ lobbies when contesting for party leadership positions.

However, once elections are concluded and winners announced, these teams are required to disband. It’s a system that has been part of the BNF’s political culture for decades.

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BNF in for a weekend power showdown

This coming weekend, the Botswana National Front (BNF) heads into a pivotal election in Palapye. Two strong factions will battle for control, but only one will emerge victorious.

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