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Lesedi faces tough competition

Monday, January 15, 2024 | 400 Views |

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) primary elections in the Serowe South constituency are likely to be highly contested in February this year.

Three candidates, including incumbent Leepetswe Lesedi, have expressed interest in the parliamentary seat.

The other two candidates are Dr Kolaatamo Malefho and Prince Moitoi, both of whom have political experience and are well-known in Serowe South. They are also knowledgeable about the issues facing the constituency. In the area, all candidates have started to campaign hard.

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