Team Phenyo Sweeps The Stakes At BMD Youth Elections

Casting the ballot at the BMDYL
Casting the ballot at the BMDYL

Things nearly got out of hand at the Botswana Movement for Democracy Youth League Congress (BMDYL), which was held at Molefhi Senior School in Mochudi over the weekend.

Emotions were boiling as police officers were called in time  and again by the two battling factions of the youth league, as rival members came close to fist fights.

The two camps fighting for the leadership positions were Rodger Mphafe’s team and Phenyo Segokgo side as both went for broke for all the seats in the BMDYL.  The election, which was schedule to start around 2pm Saturday  did not start until 430am, Sunday.   Mphafe’s team raised concerns that certain party procedures were not followed.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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