Makgalemele's alleged BPP 'interest' sparks mixed reactions
Tuesday, July 01, 2025 | 760 Views |
Phillip Makgalemele
It is, therefore, not unusual to see a politician shift between multiple parties within a short period. In this context, the reported interest of former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) member, Phillip Makgalemele, in willing to join the Botswana People's Party (BPP) has not come as a surprise to many.
Makgalemele is a former minister and had lost in the general elections from 2014. Therefore, life at his former party also has not been as easy as it was before.
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