The race for Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairmanship position has reached a feverish pitch with only a week before elections take place in Tonota during the party congress. Recent months have seen both incumbent chairman Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his challenger Nonofho Molefhi racing against time across the country in a spirited push to win over delegates who will seal either’s victory at the congress. Incumbency however seems to have worked well for Masisi who enjoys the support of President Ian Khama and use of state resources going with his office including use of helicopter to easily reach every corner of the country and canvass for support. Based on preliminary focus and real results from regional and constituency committees, Masisi appears to have an edge over his challenger. No compromise Both candidates have remained resolute, turning down President Khama’s plea that a compromise be struck to ensure that the party factions do not worsen in the fallout following elective congress. It appeared from the gesture that President Khama preferred that other candidates dropped out of challenging Masisi while not expecting him to do the same for other candidates. The result has been a strong-willed challenge by Molefhi whose rallying…