‘BPF future hangs in the balance’

In the past, there has been a narrative that Butale was only tentatively holding the position for Tshekedi Khama, charges that the BPF vehemently denied. Former president, Ian Khama, who is one of the founders of the BPF and its patron, has in the recent past publicly announced that he now wants to take over the reins of power from Butale. Before Ian announced his ambition to become the next president of the BPF, there were reports of behind the scenes plans to topple Butale.

The BPF factional turmoil gathered steam after Butale was suspended from the party only to be later reinstated. Amongst other reasons for his suspension, Butale was accused of having sexually assaulted a female party activist.