Motshegwa’s uphill battle to win mmadinare :: Mmegi Online

On Saturday, the Umbrella for Democratic Change invaded Mmadinare to launch its parliamentary candidate for the area, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, and his team of aspiring councillors. While the UDC is banking on the veteran trade unionist to deliver the constituency, an uphill battle awaits him, writes Mmegi Staff Writer Goitsemodimo Kaelo

After sacrificing him in the past to pave the way for another coalition affiliate, Botswana Patriotic Front, the UDC has finally settled for Motshegwa to represent the coalition in Mmadinare. He was launched during an occasion boasting a star-studded line-up headed by UDC president Duma Boko, his vice Ndaba Gaolathe, chairman Molatsi Molapise, Leader of Opposition in Parliament Dithapelo Keorapetse, Member of Parliament for Francistown West, Ignatius Moswaane as well as Ford Moiteela. However, it did not attract the numbers one would have expected. The stakes seem high against Motshegwa.

Whilst the UDC has placed its faith in the veteran trade unionist to deliver the constituency, he may find it tough if the weekend attendance is to be used to gauge the strength of the UDC. Although attendance during launches could be misleading, they could assist to measure the party’s popularity in an area. The weekend attendance paints a gloomy picture for the politician and the UDC.

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