Keorapetse leads divided opposition
Friday, September 09, 2022 | 2590 Views |
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Dithapelo Keorapetse says the opposition is divided with some opposition Members of Parliament snubbing caucus meetings PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Taking over through a caucus that removed the suspended Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) vice president and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president Dumelang Saleshando from the LOO position, Keorapetse knew it was never going to be a welcome move.
Defying his party in a move that eventually got him expelled from the BCP, Keorapetse was less likely to stabilise the unrest. The former BCP MP was seen as a usurper and traitor by members of the BCP when he assumed the LOO position in Parliament.
The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...