Women’s League exposes BNF cracks ahead of congress

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Chaotic: Factionalism torn the BNFWL apart at the controversial elective congress PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana National Front Women’s League (BNFWL) elections held last weekend exposed growing internal tensions within the party.

At the polls held at Letlhakane Senior Secondary School, it became increasingly evident that the ongoing campaigns for Central Committee (CC) leadership positions have caused divisions trickling down into the party’s lower structures.

Aspiring CC candidates were seen aligning themselves with factions they believe support them ahead of the party’s elective congress slated for July.

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Women’s League exposes BNF cracks ahead of congress

The Botswana National Front Women’s League (BNFWL) elections held last weekend exposed growing internal tensions within the party.

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