BFA hobbles towards watershed moment

Friday, June 21, 2024 | 370 Views |

Pondering: BFA affiliates during the previous General Assembly PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The crackling sound of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) whip will grow louder in the coming weeks while the electoral laws are likely to keep evolving. The bigger picture is September 14, when the BFA goes to the polls

September 14 could mark a watershed moment for the BFA). The mother body heads to the polls to elect a new leadership, with emotions already rapidly rising.

In scenes reminiscent of the build-up to the 2020 elections, some members are accusing the current administration of unfairly flexing its muscles to muzzle opponents.

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