BNF splits hairs over presidential challenger

The BNF is supposed to go to its elective party congress in July this year. However, Molatlhegi’s expression of interest in the BNF presidential election seems to be changing the dimension of the lobby team’s campaign within the party. It was clear that BNF vice president Prince Dibeela cannot compete against Boko in terms of resources and was not attracting key party members.

The recent development, which many describe as democratic has, however, not gone down well with some who do not want Boko challenged. Molatlhegi’s announcement seems to be the curveball many did not expect, as some key people who used to be in Boko’s camp are now supporting Molatlhegi. The latter announced his intention last week, just a few weeks after BNF vice president Dibeela said he has no interest in contesting. His key message to some BNF members is that the party is reduced to being a shadow of its former self.