Former President, Ian Khama, has confirmed his intention to contest for Botswana Patriot Front (BPF)’ s Presidency.
Khama who made his confirmation through a telephone call over the weekend during a BPF rally said that he took the decision after persuasion by some party members.
Former Member of Parliament for Palapye- Master Goya, told the BPF rally in Kalamare that during the BPF troubles which nearly tore the party apart, he spoke to Khama and pleaded with him to consider contesting for the party’ s presidency to bring about peace and stability.
I spoke and pleaded with him that he was the only person capable of leading and bringing stability to our party and he agreed to be our president,” said Goya who then asked his party patron if what he was saying was not true.
“Ke dumalana le wena, ke amogetse kopo ya lona,” replied Khama in an amplified cellphone call.
However, the news appears to have divided the party and already some voice messages have been shared on social media, further suggesting that some party members are against Khama’s decision.
Meanwhile, the BPF President, Biggie Butale, has refused to comment on the matter saying he has just received the video clip. “I cannot comment on it but all BPF members are free to contest for party positions,” he said.
BPF is going for its elective Congress next month.
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