Power struggle grips BDP media portfolios

The committee was established in recent years reportedly to help address the ‘bad publicity’ the ruling party says it receives in most media. The BDP has traditionally used the secretary general and his office as the party’s media mouthpieces.

However, supporters and sympathisers of secretary general, Botsalo Ntuane are accusing the party chairman and Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi of conniving with the communications and international relations committee to enhance his popularity ahead of an uncertain push for the presidency.