BOFEPUSU has no interest in BOPEU elections

It is not in the norm and culture of BOFEPUSU to always respond to newspaper articles that make insinuations and allegations against it.

We however would like to respond to this particular article titled “BOFEPUSU wants BOPEU President out” that appeared in the Botswana Guardian of 9th October 2015 as it has the potential to soil the relationship between the federation and one of its affiliates, Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU).

The article alleges and purports that the umbrella federation is meddling and interfering into the affairs of BOPEU by supporting one candidate for the Presidency of the union over the other.

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As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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