Only a fresh congress can resolve BMD mess

The BMD has been split since violence in Bobonong recently
The BMD has been split since violence in Bobonong recently

The stalemate between the factions of Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) will not be resolved by any form of external intervention, except when such is a prescription of another elective congress supervised by an independent organisation agreed to by both factions, Staff Writer BAME PIET argues

Unlike sport, in politics, your supporter can become your challenger in a blink of an eye. While in sport one is assured of no competition from the man or woman who hugs and hoists him in celebrating a victory, in politics it is not always obvious.

Politics is also a game of high risk as it involves money and power, and they all come at a huge price. Once in power, an individual wields a lot of influence on decision-making and presides over many people, some with better intellect and qualification than the boss.

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