BPF's UDC ticket contestants decline 'Ke Nako' banner
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Tuesday June 11, 2024 12:13
BPF spokesperson, Amogelang Mokwena, told The Monitor on Saturday that the members argue the party president Mephato Reatile must convene a congress to either endorse or reverse his decision to withdraw the party from the UDC. “Those who disagree with the decision remain with the UDC and have been asked to contest under its ticket. The BPF is aware of this issue but has not made a resolution, as many believe only a congress can make the final decision,” Mokwena said. He added that those who especially believe that they can win under the UDC ticket have remained under its banner.
Mokwena said that although the BPF has withdrawn from cooperating with the UDC, they still have a good understanding and will continue to cooperate when necessary. Furthermore, he emphasised that they are not in conflict with the UDC. Moreover, he said his party hasn't revoked or suspended any members who have remained with the UDC and some have communicated with the party. He added that action can only be taken after the highest body, the congress, has made a ruling on the matter. Mokwena said the decision to withdraw was made in a rush, leaving behind some members who had already invested in UDC merchandise and campaigned extensively.
Therefore, it is difficult to change people's minds overnight. He, however, stated that party members shouldn't criticise or judge those who remain with the UDC. He expressed his wish for both the UDC and BPF leadership to set aside their differences and establish formal cooperation. As for the UDC, the coalition spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa said in an interview on Saturday: “No. we don’t have any agreement. Those who are contesting under the UDC ticket are the ones who have decided to remain in the UDC.” This hardly comes after the UDC turned down the request by BPF’s proposal to cooperate on a new model which is a pact one.