The Keorapetse Mogopodi-led interim committee ousted Bakwadi's team following a motion of no confidence. Last month, the court ruled that the coup against the BOKA executive committee was unlawful. The court also determined that the appointment of the interim committee was illegal. Bakwadi told MmegiSport that following the victory, it was time to "crack the whip". “It now means the interim committee is not recognised. They have lost with costs. It is now time for me to crack the whip, Ookeditse Malesu and Otto Tafa should come for a disciplinary hearing,” he said.
In February, BOKA found sufficient grounds to take disciplinary action against Botswana Shito-Ryu Shukokai Union Federation and the Botswana Kofukan Federation as a whole. The two federations were accused of collaborating with non-BOKA members in an attempt to undermine the leadership and structure of the association, engaging with media houses in a manner that has brought BOKA and the sport of karate into disrepute. BOKA warned that those actions were not only in breach of the association’s regulations but also compromised the integrity, unity, and reputation of BOKA. Bakwadi said the interim committee has damaged chances of students belonging to their clubs’ national opportunities. “National team trials are now over, we are preparing for AUSC Region 5 Games, UFAK Karate Championships and UFAK Region South-Karate Championships to be held in Durban in May,” he said.
Interim committee secretary-general, Boitumelo Koone told MmegiSport that the court ruling does not spell doom for their fight. He said they will go back and strategise as they move forward. “The case was postponed three times although it was an urgent matter. Where we stand right now, we are not ready to bury the hatchet with the executive committee. We are yet to meet as a committee to decide,” Koone said. The respondents in the matter were Moses Tubego, Boitumelo Koone, Bose Caiphus, Veronica Chube, Kaone Molefe, Amos Sianga, Moemedi Mpebe, Clifford Tshosa, Keorapetse Mogopodi, Ookeditse Malesu, Etololang Serumola, Kealeboga Madisa, Phenyo Seiteo, Lemogang Koolepole, Mpho Kenosi, Dick Othusitse, and Angelo Tlagae who are part of the interim committee. The interim committee was voted during a Special General Meeting held in February, where disgruntled members passed a motion of no confidence against the BOKA executive committee. Bakwadi's committee rejected the decision to oust them from office.
