The Masire/Mogae axis in the BDP equation :: Mmegi Online

FRANCISTOWN: “The eye cannot see itself. The BDP can’t see itself and instead it requires a mirror to make its reflection,” Prof Botlhale quoting Shakespeare. How much damage has former presidents Sir Ketumile Masire and Festus Mogae’s recent remarks inflicted on the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) cause?

After the dust had settled, many people have started reflecting on the question and have subsequently come to terms with the recent brouhaha sparked by the comments that seemed to have caught the BDP ranks by surprise. Comments made by the two statesmen came at a time when the BDP and other political parties had elevated their campaigns for the 2014 general elections a few decibels higher than ever before.

First, it was Masire, who at the interment of former Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) secretary general, Gomolemo Motswaledi, came closer to endorsing the UDC. Masire presented the late Motswaledi and some of the UDC leaders like Ndaba Gaolathe as visionary leaders and openly encouraged mourners to duly emulate them.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.