Segokgo Might Defect To BDP

Phenyo Segokgo
Phenyo Segokgo

Outgoing Sefhoke councillor, Phenyo Segokgo, could be on his way to Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) with talks between him and the party said to be at an advanced stage. Segokgo was the chairperson for the South East District Council (SEDC).

The Monitor has learnt that Segokgo might be one of the nominated councillors in the coming newly elected South East District Council, as a deal sweetener to lure him to the ruling party.

The BDP won all the council seats in Tlokweng and Ramotswa and therefore the party will now be in full control of the SEDC. 

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