BDP mounts political education campaign

EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer | Wednesday August 18, 2010 00:00

'We want to empower our people with knowledge about our policies, so that when they are attacked by the opposition - most of whom are good at attacking political opponents), at rallies and other public forums they can know how to respond,' he said.

The BDP members are expected to know the party policies and government programmes.

BDP secretary general, Thato Kwerepe, who also addressed the press conference, said to revive political education they have agreed that ministers, members of parliament, councillors and other influential members 'should go around and educate and inform democrats about government policies,' he said.

Political education will help address the problems caused by people putting self-interest before that of the party.This will also address factionalism, he added.

The retreat also recommended that the members should be in a position to understand 'the party manifesto and constitution and be in a position to articulate them to the public and members,' he said.

Among others, the BDP will also employ information and communication technology networks like Twitter, Facebook and websites to attract the youth to the party