Dikoloti: A master schemer yet to lose a political battle :: Mmegi Online

Dr Edwin Dikolodi, or ‘Wena Beulah’ as he is baptised by hordes of his followers for his political excursion, is quite fascinating. He’s a master politician and a survivor of note whose intriguing account leaves political aficionados slobbering for some more. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Dikoloti is an indefatigable combatant who singlehandedly tumbled the ‘Goliath’ in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the party that had ironically introduced him to active politics. When chips were low, and the political home he had trusted wanted to simply dump him, he found solace in the slogan Wena Beulah as his source of hope and strength when party devices were to frustrate his blossoming political career. But, beneath the jovial or gregarious charm, lies the sturdiness of a politician, a master schemer who is yet to lose a political skirmish.

The name Beulah, a slogan adopted by Dikoloti often spelled as Bilah, is derived from Hebrew origins, primarily meaning God is my vow. The name encapsulates a sense of commitment and dedication, reflecting a relationship of faith and devotion.