Boatile retains BDP youth chair

Boatile
Boatile

MASUNGA: Andy Boatile retained his position as the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Youth Wing (BDPWY) chairman, at the controversy-ridden elections on Saturday in Masunga.

The fresh-faced Boatile made history by becoming the first youth wing leader to retain his position.

Boatile defeated business man Thabo Autlwetse and Mpho Setuke who was considered a dark horse at the elections. Boatile managed 212 votes while his closest rival Autlwetse could only attract 140 voters. A paltry 51 voters went for Setuke, with three votes being spoiled.

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