UDC to discipline defiant councillors :: Mmegi Online

As the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) grapples with a wave of internal turbulence, the party leadership has threatened to crack down on rebellious councillors if they continue to defy party caucuses.

The coalition is this time troubled by a growing pattern of indiscipline among some of its councillors. For example, some councillors, instead of toeing the party line and respecting caucus decisions, have been breaking ranks and openly siding with opposition parties during crucial council proceedings.

What began as whispers on the ground has now escalated into a matter serious enough to demand the attention of the party’s national leadership. The UDC executive director, Dr Patrick Mmolotsi, confirmed the concerns this week, revealing that the party has indeed received several reports pointing to worrying behaviour within its local government representatives.

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UDC to discipline defiant councillors

As the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) grapples with a wave of internal turbulence, the party leadership has threatened to crack down on rebellious councillors if they continue to defy party caucuses.

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