Katse loses to Khama :: Mmegi Online

Former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) candidate for Tlokweng constituency, Elijah Katse, has conceded defeat in his bid to overturn his suspension and get reinstated in the contest for next month’s general elections.

Katse surrendered yesterday shortly after Justice Terence Rannowane of the High Court ruled that his suit against BDP and President Ian Khama, had no legs to stand on due to presidential immunity. After the ruling, Katse said he was not going to appeal or proceed with the matter any further. “I just want peace and I believe I have fought my battle. This issue should come to an end,” Katse said.

The politician and three BDP council hopefuls have been involved in running legal battles against Khama and the BDP for the better part of the year after the party set aside their primary election victory after allegations of vote rigging.

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