UDC sweeps all stakes at BALA elections

The UDC continued to stamp its political authority after its historic victory during the 2024 General Election when it dislodged the BDP, which has been in power for the past 58 years.

The newly elected BALA national elected committee members are councillors Tona Selala (president), Stephen Lekgobero (vice president), Kedibonye Gloria Batlang (treasurer), Sesupo Jacobs (publicity secretary), Kagiso Tshekega (project and fundraising), and Xukiri Xukiri and Gaone Majere (additional members). Selala defeated Tabona Masole and Khumo Sebereko for the presidency with 116, 65 and 71 votes respectively. For the vice presidency, Lekgobero won via 110 votes followed by Outule Segolame and Kealeboga Gaebuse with 56 and 85 votes. Tshekega garnered 136 votes to win the projects and fundraising position. He was followed by Itumeleng Kelebetseng and Johane Chenjekwa with 97 and 15 votes respectively. The treasury position was won by Batlang with 120 votes. Felicity Keleeme came second with 77 votes followed by Moses Otsweleng with 54 votes. Jacobs was elected as the BALA mouthpiece with 111 votes. Jacobs was followed by Atameleng Thaga, Thabo Motholegi and Sean Sebele with 68, 58 and 11 votes respectively.