The Midweek Sun

Too much talk on BDP vetting out Odirile Vee Mampeezy Sento

Nd The Botswana Democratic Party excluded Odirile Sento from their party aspirants for Parliament­ary and Council seats in the coming General Election. Owing to his popularity, he is the one whose disqualifi­cation received the most reactions on social medi

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‘My dear supporters, friends, and all those who believed in me - It is with a heavy heart that I must convey the outcome of the vetting process conducted by the party leadership. After careful considerat­ion and deliberati­on, it has been decided that my candidacy for the BDP Primary Elections will not proceed. While this decision may come as a disappoint­ment to many, I want to assure you that I wholeheart­edly believe it is in the best interest of our beloved party. The vetting process, though rigorous, serves as a crucial mechanism for ensuring that our party presents the most qualified and capable candidates to represent the aspiration­s of our constituen­ts. While I am saddened by the outcome, I trust in the wisdom and judgment of the party leadership, and I accept their decision with humility and grace.

As a proud member of the BDP, my allegiance to the party and its principles remains unwavering. While this may not be the path I had envisioned, I am committed to supporting the party in any capacity deemed fit by its leadership. My dedication to serving our community and advancing the values of the BDP will endure, regardless of the role I am called upon to fulfill. I want to take this opportunit­y to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have supported me throughout this journey. Your unwavering belief in me has been a source of immense strength and inspiratio­n, and for that, I am truly grateful.

As we look ahead to the coming primary elections, I extend my heartfelt congratula­tions to all those who have been selected to vie for candidacy. Your willingnes­s to step forward and serve your community is a testament to your dedication and resolve, and I commend each of you for your courage and commitment. In particular, I wish to extend my best wishes to the two esteemed candidates, Bontsi Monare and Tumisang Mangwegape Healy. May your campaigns be marked by integrity, may your leadership be guided by wisdom, and may the electorate be blessed with the discernmen­t to choose the candidate who will best represent their interests.

In closing, let me express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support, your unwavering belief, and your unwavering commitment to the ideals we hold dear.

ough this chapter may have come to a close, I am confident that together, we will continue to work towards a brighter future for our party and our nation. A e Jeke Party. Go Masisi. With humility and gratitude, Vee Mampeezy Odirile Sento

I agree Batswana ba tletse chakgalo. So all along they were waiting gore Vee a seka a atlega? I’m on the opposite side of Vee’s political home but I admired the courage he showed as a young person to raise his hand to seek a voice for his peers in Parliament. In fact I was afraid his candidacy was going to win all people across the political divide, especially the youth. Make no mistake about it, the university population was going to go with Vee. If they could go with Healy in 2019, what would make them shun someone who makes them happy and they look up to him? Nna I actually suspect the party leadership is looking to get him to Parley through the Specially Elected dispensati­on. I wouldn’t be surprised if they do that. Good Luck Mampeezy. Ke wa ga Dr Pheko. [Tumiso Segokgwe]

I still don’t understand gore why batho banna ba emetse gore Vee Mampeezy a we..He is the only one in this music industry yo re ka bechang ka ene le mahatshe a sele. Net worth…. ke hustlera. O thapolla letsogo...mahatshe a mangwe they really value effort ya di artist the banna. Rona owai [Baboloki Setaelo]

A prophecy ya rapellwa more especialy e builwe in public jaaka ya ga Vee. Enemies ba kgona go e tsamaela, prophecy even when it’s bad you pray and cancel it. You don’t just sit there o re I’m the chosen one, nothing comes free. Blessings di a berekelwa bagaetsho. Se nyatseng baruti le baporofiti le gale ga o se motho le thapelo you won’t understand.

Gape dithopho ga ise di tsene, what if he decides go ema e le mokoko bo a wina a ya palamenten­g? Ga ise gotwe o ya go tsena ka party ya bokete ko parliament,

go tilwe wa go enter. He can enter

e le mokoko ,God can still do miracles a le didimatsa. Maybe go tewa in the next 10 years ga re itse tiro tsa Modimo. [Kebaabetsw­e Raletamo]

I love Vee. In all this vetting fracas, he has shown utmost maturity and leadership. What he should be reminded is that politics is dirty. It does not matter where you are Vee. See how some have left opposition parties out of frustratio­ns of some kind. Anywhere you go, someone will still want you to lose. It’s politics my guy. Your response to this will work for you. Those who hated your guts will talk nonsense. ose who are jealous will discourage you further. Those who want to use you will take advantage of your frustratio­n right now to mislead you. For now my guy, keep to your words, act your words, and don’t let anyone make you feel any less of who you are. [Tshepang Mooketsane]

To tell the truth, vee is too radical to be mp

1. He has attention seeking disorder mainly found in our Facebook influencer­s. is is likely to bring BDP name into disrepute

2. Politics need someone who can keep confidenti­al informatio­n and someone who does not attract unnecessar­y attention to the party

3. Vee has a lot of foreign followers who will get insight into the BDP and Botswana through Vee. He likes to publicize his life

4. It’s not about his qualificat­ions. It’s about protecting the integrity of the BDP. Ga go batle motho yo oka tsosetsang party modumo [TJ Joe]

So Vee o ne a ipona hela a le within the big guys ko BDP? Kana the problem with batho ke go confuse “to serve at the top table and to be served.” Attitude ya banyana ba go bitsa di celeb ka first names [Da Shabbe]

Vee is God’s favourite. Even those you take bullets for will One day complain that your blood spilt on their shirts. You are God’s favorite my brother. You are too strong to be shaken. You played your part and all they fear is what you can become when you get elevated. Re tlo tshega re tlo lapa because deep down we know the power you have. God bless Vee Mampeezy [Penene Ponono]

You are such an inspiratio­n to many young people out there; know your purpose in life and listen to the collective wisdom of people who want to see you doing your best. Politics was never in your success path my brother you are made to give people good music like you do you are a legend in the music industry of BW. Stick to that; give yourself time to know who you are and what’s your role in this world. Stick to knowing your Purpose. I wish you the best with your music career. Ke Kopa go bua ka lentswe hela la chakgalo - Vee tswa mo polotiking [Kobamelo Mokhenyemb­ula]

You are a great leader, people should learn from you; ga go boikgogomo­so, boikgantsh­o mo go wena, o sekao se sentle mo mapolotiki­ng a le mantsi mo garona; bangwe batswa, ba buwe party tsa bone leswe go nne tlhaka tlhakano. Botswana needs humble leaders like you. Nna I am your opponent mo sepoloting, but fa motho a supa mokgwa o montle ema ka dinao o mo opele legofi. Moeteledi pele wa ingotla. You are a great leader. [Mathews Batsalelwa­ng]

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