Butale accuses Balopi of favouritism

Butale PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Butale PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Tati West Member of Parliament (MP), Biggie Butale has accused Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) secretary general, Mpho Balopi of favouritism against him and other candidates leading to the unsavoury Bulela Ditswe elections outcome.

Butale, who has taken the party to court, has revealed in his founding affidavit that Simon Moabi who is cited as the third respondent in the matter was a fan favourite of Balopi and was given support to topple him.

In the affidavit filed through Monthe Marumo and Company, Butale explained that Balopi extended support to the third respondent with the instruction to topple him through supporters’ mobilisation.

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