Opposition can win in October
Friday, February 21, 2014
Critics have always regretted that regular elections with predictable results are of little significance to the growth of democracy. Elections must be heavily contested with all parties as possible victors. It is with this in mind that every sensible democracy would encourage a strong opposition, to keep watchful of the incumbent. With the incumbent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) expecting a free ride as always, the opposition has this time around the best opportunity to wrestle power. While it is a foregone conclusion that facing BDP as one unit has once again failed, the opposition could still fancy its chances post elections.
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