BPF seeks to rebuild after internal turmoil
Monday, September 18, 2023 | 150 Views |

BPF members PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
This turmoil began with the suspension of the founding president, Biggie Butale, due to allegations of sexual misconduct. Subsequently, the party descended into deep factionalism within the National Executive Committee (NEC), with members coming and going, causing further disarray.
This internal strife escalated to suspensions, court battles, and even convictions for contempt of court. The courtroom battles ultimately culminated in the expulsion of Butale.
It is also hurting that whilst we all know that the Botswana Police Service (BPS) is charged functionally with the duties to investigate all forms of crime, some locals have resorted to taking the law into their own hands. It is very wrong to do that. There is also a possibility that one may wrongfully take the life of a person in the process, unless it is a justifiable case of self-defence. Recently, in the city of Francistown, some locals found...