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Boko deceived me—Saleshando

Saleshando PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Saleshando PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

In the continuing feud between the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) president Duma Boko and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president Dumelang Saleshando, the latter says the former, "who wants 'chekwane' change, not regime change," deceived him.

Speaking during a BCP rally in Selebi-Phikwe West on Saturday, Saleshando revealed that Boko deceived him before the 2019 General Election. “He took the UDC name, colours and logo and registered them as his private property.

The UDC is officially registered as Boko’s property together with his children. Those who say UDC or nothing are Boko’s children and property,” Saleshando said.

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