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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Businessman Shadrack \u201cShaduf\u201d Baaitse has officially announced his intention to enter the politics in preparation for the 2024 general elections.<\/b><\/p>\n

Baaitse is vying for candidacy in the Tswapong South constituency through primary elections under the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF).<\/p>\n

A leaked BPF memo has identified Baaitse and Segaetsho Garekwe as the two candidates who have expressed interest in representing the BPF in the constituency.<\/p>\n

Roots in Tswapong South<\/p>\n

Baaitse has confirmed his aspirations. \u201cIt is true that I have expressed my interest to contest for the 2024 parliamentary seat for Tswapong South constituency,\u201d he said in an interview.<\/p>\n

Emphasising his roots in Tswapong South, he highlighted his connection to Mhalapitsa, Moshopha and Maape.<\/p>\n

The Tswapong South constituency \u2013 formerly known as Sefhare-Ramokgonami \u2013 was won by Kesitegile Gobotswang of the Umbrella for Democratic Change in the 2019 general elections.<\/p>\n

BCP-UDC split<\/p>\n

Gobotswang unseated Botswana Democratic Party\u2019s Dorcus Makgatho, with former president Ian Khama, believed to have close ties with Baaitse, playing a role in de-campaigning the BDP in the constituency.<\/p>\n

Analysts anticipate a closely contested race for Tswapong South in the 2024 general elections. The split between the Botswana Congress Party and the UDC is seen as a potential challenge for Gobotswang in defending his seat.<\/p>\n

Local political observers emphasise the significance of the Khama factor on the ground, suggesting that a BPF candidate might be the optimal choice for the constituency, with the BDP being considered a laggard in the competition.<\/p>\n

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