Poor relations lead to councillor defection

Majaga PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Majaga PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FRANCISTOWN: The poor working relationship between suspended Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) legislator, Polson Majaga and Dukwi councillor Thatayaone Kehitile has been cited as the main reason why the latter left the party under unceremonious circumstances early this week.

Majaga is the Nata-Gweta legislator. Dukwi falls within the constituency. In a shocking move, Kehitile ditched the ruling party and joined the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF). It is alleged that the working relationship between Majaga and Kehitile has reached an all time low. Sources have alleged that the controversy-ridden Majaga has made it clear that he does not buy into the idea of working with Kehitile because he perceived him as a future challenger at the BDP primaries.

In the build-up to the 2019 general elections, Majaga openly campaigned for an opposition councillor at the expense of Kehitile. The legislator defended his actions by saying Kehitile was also not campaigning for him.

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