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BNF opens doors to returnees

The return of former BNF activists marks an important moment of rebuilding for the party PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The return of former BNF activists marks an important moment of rebuilding for the party PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana National Front (BNF) has begun welcoming back some of its former members, a move that party leaders say is part of fulfilling key resolutions adopted during the organisation’s July congress.

The congress, held in the last July holidays, had resolved that members who had defected to other political parties over the years should be allowed to return, provided they comply with the procedures set out in the party’s constitution.

On Tuesday, when addressing members of the media at President Hotel, BNF vice president, Moeti Mohwasa emphasised that the leadership is committed to upholding the resolutions. He said the return of former activists marks an important moment of rebuilding for the party. But he stressed that due process remains central to the reintegration process. Amongst others, the BNF welcomed Rhoda Sekgororoane, Masego Segokgo, Kemmonye Makatane and Onkgopotse Timela.

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