BNF to tackle constituency disputes

BNF central committee PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
BNF central committee PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The Botswana National Front (BNF) central committee (BNF CC) has resolved to engage the party membership as well as coalition partners to find a resolution to constituency disputes.

BNF secretary-general (SG), Ketlhalefile Motshegwa told a press conference on Wednesday that the leadership is convinced that everything will be sorted out soon as they prepare for primary elections planned for March.

“Yes, we have received letters of grievances, something which is embedded in the culture and character of the BNF (inner democracy), robust debates, as a progressive and revolutionary organisation. The BNF CC fruitfully deliberated on those, and a clear programme of action on resolution of such matters is underway and we are highly confident that all will be settled with maturity, and demonstration of leadership," Motshegwa told Mmegi.

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