UDC, BCP �cohabiting�

Boko and Saleshando briefing the media.PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Boko and Saleshando briefing the media.PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

The bid to topple the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is gaining momentum as opposition parties intend to fight it as one unit. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) yesterday announced that they will on February 13 sign a Memorandum of Agreement on by-elections which will ensure that the BDP is opposed by just one political party in all by-elections.

BCP president, Dumelang Saleshando, told a press briefing that in a nation ruled by divisions, opposition unity is the answer. “We have a divided opposition and with this we are moving forward to bringing the parties towards each other hence this document,” he said. Saleshando said they have since instructed their structures including the Youth League, Women’s Leagues and the regions to hold at least one collective event between February and March as a way to show that they are united in this.

“The leadership wants to divide the country into two, there are those regarded as patriots and those who are not, those in the BDP are regarded as true patriots while others are seen as less of patriots. This is also visible at the judiciary, some are denied of being appointed judges when they deserve and have been recommended by relevant bodies,” he said.

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