Badubi out of the frying pan into the fire
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 3530 Views |
In charge: Badubi
Badubi assumed office over the weekend during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Gaborone. Badubi is a former spokesperson for the BBA, a position he quit in 2022 after deciding not to seek re-election during an elective AGM.
When he decided not to contest, the former president, Moses Macheke also resigned under a cloud in May 2022 after being elected in April 2022. Badubi has now returned to lead the association, which experienced a leadership overhaul just 16 months into its term in April 2022.
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