AP’s recruitment drive set to reshape political landscape
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Monday November 3, 2025 06:02
With a clear vision to reach new heights, AP’s recruitment drive is gaining traction, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Molepolole South constituency. Member of Parliament for the area, Shima Monageng, recently shared his excitement over the party’s continued efforts to grow its influence in the region.
'Our party activists and the branch committee in Molepolole South have been tirelessly knocking door-to-door, convincing people that AP is the party of choice,” he said in an interview on Wednesday.
“AP is in fashion now because of its stability and because it has a sound, people-centred manifesto.'
The enthusiasm from the Molepolole South MP is palpable, and it is not without reason. The party recently held a successful elective congress, where a new central committee was elected, primarily consisting of young and vibrant leaders.
'This new leadership team is committed to several key strategies, including grassroots organising, targeted outreach, and mobilising supporters,' Monageng explained.
What is more, the party’s success is not just limited to behind-the-scenes work.
Monageng added that AP has made notable strides in creating a tangible local presence in Molepolole.
From hosting public-facing events to integrating new supporters into ongoing campaigns, the party’s visibility in the area is increasing, he revealed.
He said as part of getting closer to their members and the community, they recently hosted key events in the Molepolole South constituency.
The gatherings included, amongst others, the Kweneng Economic Summit and the Elders Service Day, both of which served as platforms to strengthen ties within the community.
'However, the most significant development for AP in Molepolole South is the recruitment of four former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillors,' he said.
He, however, described the former political leaders who joined AP after defecting from BDP as a game-changer.
“It’s always exciting to welcome new members to any organisation, but it is even more exciting when they are people who have held important positions,” Monageng said.
The four former BDP councillors are Jeffery Sibisibi, former chairperson of Kweneng District Council, Gontlafetse Mokgosi, former deputy chairperson, and former councillors Poloko Motlhobogwa and Keamogetse Keikanne all from Molepolole South.
Furthermore, he revealed that their recruitment is as a strategic move to boost the party’s credibility and expand its political base in the region.
“Having these seasoned political leaders on board will be a tremendous asset to AP. Each one of them brings a wealth of experience, and their reputation for hard work and dedication to their communities is second to none,” Monageng added.
The MP went on to emphasise that the four new recruits have already begun to make their mark, each successfully recruiting more than 100 people to the party, who will be formally welcomed in a big rally set for early next year.
However, Monageng’s confidence in his new team is unwavering.
'I have worked with these individuals in the past, during our time with the BDP, and I can confidently say they are some of the hardest-working and most determined people I know,'he said.
He said together with them, they are going to make sure they achieve even greater success with AP than they did with BDP.
In addition, he said since they are known as former leaders in the area, they need them to help expand the party, not just locally, but across the country.
He also explained that as the recruitment drive continues to pick up momentum, his firm belief is that these new recruits will play a crucial role in securing AP’s future in Molepolole South and beyond. 'Together, we will make sure that the UDC retains Molepolole South. These leaders are not just politicians; they are foot soldiers determined to make AP a force to be reckoned with.'
With AP’s continued focus on grassroots mobilization, strategic recruitment, and community engagement, it is clear that the party’s presence in Molepolole is growing—and that it intends to remain a political force within the UDC.
However, there is no doubt that the BDP has a strong base in Molepolole South as it had won the area most of the time than UDC.