Race for Gaborone Mayorship intensifies
Friday, December 13, 2024 | 160 Views |
Candidates for the Gaborone Mayorship race are already making their intentions known PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The election for the two pivotal positions is scheduled for next Thursday, and candidates are already making their intentions known. Mmegi has learned that three contenders are in the running. Leading the pack, according to current indications, is Oarabile Motlaleng, popularly referred to as “Senyolonyolo” in political circles.
According to sources, Motlaleng will battle it out with Jacob Sesupo, and Katlego Morolong. Motlaleng, it is reported, has taken a proactive approach, openly campaigning among fellow councillors. A source revealed: “The party caucus is expected to convene next week, where the candidate with the most support will emerge victorious. However, the party may provide additional guidance to ensure unity among councillors. The leadership has not yet communicated anything to us, but they are likely to intervene if divisions arise. They aim to prevent internal conflicts and may propose solutions that avoid one party dominating all positions.”
Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has this week rightly washed his hands of the mess, refusing to wade into a party squabble that has no clear leadership and no single version of the truth.When a single party sends six different letters to the Speaker’s office, each claiming to be the authoritative voice, it is not just confusion, but an embarrassment.Keorapetse is correct to insist on institutional boundaries. Parliament...