Merafhe faces BDP front in Mahalapye

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FRANCISTOWN: In an interesting twist in the Mahalapye West constituency 'Bulela Ditswe' race, one of the parliamentary challengers, Modise Malaakgosi yesterday withdrew his candidature to join forces with youthful Bernard Bolele.

The move is reportedly geared at building a formidable challenge against Vice President and incumbent area MP, Mompati Merafhe, 10 days before the 30 August Botswana Democratic Party primaries.

Speaking yesterday, Malaakgosi confirmed: "I have tendered a letter of withdrawal of my candidature after careful consideration and my party colleagues have prevailed over me and Bolele to do so."

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