Addressing the media earlier after the chaotic Serowe events, Reatile firmly asserted that the congress, which he claims convened without his approval, was not conducted according to the party’s constitution.
Reatile emphasised that the actions taken by the BPF members who organised the congress were not only irregular but also in direct violation of the party's governing rules. He pointed out that the congress, which led to the election of Lawrence Ookeditse as the new party president, lacked procedural legitimacy. "I am still the party president," Reatile stated, “and we are currently preparing for an extraordinary congress which, according to our constitution, must be held within three months of any such event.”
