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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>The newly elected member of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi for Boteti region, Kgosi Benjamin Banyula, has promised to give his all in representing the region.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking after being victorious during the elections in Letlhakane on Friday, Kgosi Banyula of Mopipi thanked his colleagues for the nomination.<\/p>\n

The vacant position for Boteti region followed the demise of Kgosi Godfrey Serapo of Toromoja sometimes this year.<\/p>\n

Therefore, as per section 78 of the constitution, a writ of elections was issued to fill the vacant position.<\/p>\n

On election day, Kgosi Banyula was pitted against Mr Keletshwaretse Phetsogang of Mmatshumo, Mr Joseph Kenalemang from Rakops and Mr Dira Galeragwe of Letlhakane.<\/p>\n

Kgosi Banyula won the elections with 36 votes, while Mr Kenalemang got 23, Mr Galeragwe 20 and Mr Phetsogang 16.<\/p>\n

Boteti deputy district commissioner, Mr Ewetse Selelo commended dikgosi and stakeholders for the smooth flow of elections.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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