Signs of desperation, the demise of an old party

Friday, September 20, 2019

Khama is traversing the country promoting his party. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

It is a fact that succession from the edifices of a decadent past, from a nation ruled uninterrupted by a single party which has dominated electoral competition for more than half a century, will never be a straight path or smooth sail.

It takes the courage of brave men and women swimming against the tide, daring greatly and working collectively to achieve what has never been achieved: which in the case of Botswana would be the first change of government from one political party to other in our life time.

The year 2019 presents that glorious moment for our nation. It also presents an opportunity for our democracy to mature, to flourish and come full cycle, for Botswana to experience real, true and quintessential democracy.

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Signs of desperation, the demise of an old party

It is a fact that succession from the edifices of a decadent past, from a nation ruled uninterrupted by a single party which has dominated electoral competition for more than half a century, will never be a straight path or smooth sail.