BPF loses out on Maele

Friday, August 23, 2019

Maele has chosen to move on with his political ambitions as an independent candidate

LECHENG: Although the opposition Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has been banking on Lerala/Maunatlala legislator Prince Maele to contest under the party ticket, the latter seems to have other plans.

The BPF is contesting 2019 general election in 18 constituencies including Lerala/Maunatlala, according to the party leadership. The BPF, a breakaway party from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) formed last May also contests 219 council seats.

Maele, former BDP MP launched his symbol over the weekend in Lecheng, as a sign that he has chosen to move on with his political ambitions as an independent candidate.

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BPF loses out on Maele

LECHENG: Although the opposition Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has been banking on Lerala/Maunatlala legislator Prince Maele to contest under the party ticket, the latter seems to have other plans.