Tati North by-election too close

Friday, June 12, 2026 | 40 Views |

No political party can confidently claim dominance in the Tati Siding North ward ahead of next week's poll. . PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

With just days remaining before the Tati Siding North by-election on June 20, political parties are entering the final stretch of campaigning amid reports of internal divisions that could influence the outcome of the tightly contested race.

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) are reportedly facing challenges in rallying support from some members who lost in their respective primary elections.

According to insiders, they believe the alleged lack of unity within the two major parties could have a significant impact in a ward where electoral margins have historically been extremely narrow. However, the two parties have been working so hard to rectify the damage to win.

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