Consequently, the winner will face significant campaign responsibilities. Two Cabinet ministers Peggy Serame and Edwin Dikoloti battled it out for the BDP primary elections with the latter winning by 5, 758 votes against Serame who garnered 4 ,031 votes. Serame, however, has not accepted the results. This area is one of the BDP strongholds but due to new dimensions as it was increased to form a new constituency altogether, it has other wards that are known to be opposition ones. Any party experiencing serious tensions might give another the opportunity to win. Goodhope-Mmathethe, one of the largest constituencies in the country, requires any party aiming for victory to be united. The high numbers witnessed during the BDP primary elections demonstrated its existence and proper structures. However, this could change if internal conflicts within the party are not managed and members feel sabotaged.
Returning officer, Thato Machola, affirmed this by telling party members that the results of the primary elections and the turnout at the polling stations were impressive. "I am happy with the numbers that voted at different polling stations. That shows that the party is present and could win," he said. Moreover, he emphasised that the numbers at different polling stations demonstrated the party’s presence and potential for victory. This is a crucial political year where anything is possible in every constituency. It has also become evident that Bulela Ditswe has caused internal conflicts within the party. However, the existing tension between Specially Elected MP, Serame and incumbent Dikoloti suggests that unity is crucial for a successful campaign. Despite their professional behaviour, tension was evident to everyone. If the constituency goes to elections divided as it is, the opposition may gain advantage. Nevertheless, Dikoloti is known for his hard work, and both he and Serame secured strong support in their respective areas. Furthermore, considering Serame's relative inexperience, her performance is commendable. Though in politics a margin of 1, 800 is significant, if Serame had more time to campaign, the outcome could be different more so that she heads a powerful organ of the party, the Women's Wing.
