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The growing trend of rented delegates in Botswana’s politics

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Much like the BNF, the BPF too saw the rise of rented delegates PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

This phenomenon involves the controversial practice of “rented delegates”. These are individuals who, although not genuine members of the political party, are temporarily brought in for the sole purpose of voting on behalf of candidates.

Typically, rented delegates are paid for their services and transported to the congresses by buses or combis, often without any real connection to the party or its activities.

This growing trend caught widespread attention during the Botswana National Front’s (BNF) elective congress in July.

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