PHILLIMON MMESO editors@thepatriot.co.bw Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Eric Molale has rubbished growing allegations within the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) that he has finally made up his mind to quit politics. Three weeks ago, Molale together with Dr Thapelo Matsheka and Member of Parliament for Mmathete/Molapowabojang Dr Edwin Dikoloti met President Mokgweetsi Masisi at State House where they requested to be dropped from cabinet in order to focus on their constituencies. President Masisi is said to have talked them out from resigning from cabinet as it will be viewed as a sign of no confidence on his administration. Molale is said to have now made up his mind and will resign as a Member of Parliament for Goodhope/Mabule as well as from active politics in June this year. Highly placed sources have revealed that Molale is adamant that he has done his part for the country, having served in the public service for over 40 years. “He wanted to finish his term as an MP but something seems to have triggered him to retire before the 2024 general elections,” revealed the source.