AP wants UDC to punish BNF dissidents

Source: Mmegi Online
Author: Tsaone Basimanebotlhe

PALAPYE: The Alliance for Progressives (AP) leadership forum held at the Botsalo Hotel over the weekend resulted in significant resolutions regarding the conduct of Botswana National Front (BNF) members who are allegedly contravening the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) agreements.

This forum took place on Saturday, and its resolutions were subsequently presented at the UDC meeting, held at the same venue on Sunday. Key issues on the agenda included complaints about the activities in the Molepolole South and Lentsweletau/Mmopane constituencies. The AP is urging the BNF to take disciplinary action against its members involved in these disputes. The AP's arguments centre around the disruption caused by dissident BNF members who claim to represent the UDC, thus leading to confusion among the UDC members and the general public.

This confusion is particularly problematic because the AP has been designated to contest Molepolole South on behalf of the UDC. As a result, the parallel campaigns are undermining the UDC's strategy and confusing the electorate. These individuals are allegedly interfering with the AP's campaign efforts. Consequently, the AP is calling for the BNF to publicly distance itself from these individuals. "This move is aimed at maintaining clarity and unity within the UDC alliance. Additionally, by addressing this issue, the AP hopes to ensure a more coherent and effective campaign strategy moving forward," a source within the party revealed.