Ministers uneasy as Bulela Ditswe tensions rise :: Mmegi Online

With the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primary elections popularly known as Bulela Ditswe known for causing upsets and divisions, this time around tensions are rising especially within Cabinet. While many candidates are eyeing key constituencies, the interesting battles are within the Executive where incumbent legislators are pitted against Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) Mmegi Staffer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE reports

The shift in attention is towards constituencies that some Ministers are eyeing and others BDP members believe are easily winnable. Already pressure is mounting in some of the constituencies with the start of faint campaigns despite the party having not made pronouncements on primary elections.

Some members have already started complaining that other democrats have started to campaign or are holding campaigns disguised as events. The complaints have already reached party offices or branches. They feel that Ministers are going against party rules and regulations of Bulela Ditswe. Already constituency MP aspiring candidates are constantly engaging the people as a means to rail them in.

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