BPF legislators to unite warring factions

The BPF is divided into two camps, one led by current acting president Caroline Lesang and the other led by suspended president Biggie Butale. The two factions’ issues heated up when Butale, who was suspended for sexual misconduct last year, announced during a press conference recently that he has assumed his duties as president, a move which was not welcomed by Lesang.

Lesang immediately approached the High Court to interdict Butale and prevent him from presenting himself as the BPF president. The High Court on Tuesday ruled in Lesang’s favour and the judgement further escalated rumours of a breakaway party led by the displeased Butale and company. In an interview, Serowe North MP Baratiwa Mathoothe felt there is no winner in the case involving Lesang and Butale.