"The BNF congress is going to be another world war," he said. To the crowd's amusement, Phage revealed that people in Molepolole are on high extra alert as police, soldiers and prison guards have already been told about the congress. "Many are anticipating not only the formation of a new party but a bloody war," he said.
Phage lashed out at the BNF publicity secretary Moeti Moahaswa for telling untruths that the party would emerge from the congress as a solid unit. "All factions are well positioned and the news we gather around is that after the Moupo faction wins, they will fire (Kathleen) Letshabo (current BNF vice-president). BNF is dead and I will be going to Molepolole to bear witness," said Phage.