Lawrence Ookeditse Challenges Mephato Reatile for Presidency
Lawrence Ookeditse, secretary-general of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), has announced his bid for presidency, challenging current party president Mephato Reatile.
It breaks my heart to challenge Reatile.
Ookeditse expressed his respect for Reatile, stating that he has always preferred not to challenge someone he has worked with. However, he believes a strategic refocus is necessary for the party's survival.
- Ookeditse launched his bid for presidency during a press briefing.
- The elective congress is scheduled for November 1 in Serowe.
- Regardless of the outcome, Reatile will retain the respect of party members.
Ookeditse reassured members that if he wins, he will continue to engage with Reatile to move the party forward together.
Author's summary: Ookeditse challenges Reatile for BPF presidency.