BPF must come to the party
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 370 Views |
With just a year since its last internal legal battles, the party is once again at odds with itself, dragging its internal disagreements into the courts. These disputes not only undermine the party’s credibility but also raise serious questions about its role in Botswana’s democracy.
The ongoing legal challenges, sparked by the party’s withdrawal from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), reflect deeper issues within the BPF.
Yet, while this crisis ravages the communities, the administration is championing a major, resource-intensive legal reform and the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Court. While the principle of strengthening constitutional justice is commendable, the timing is profoundly misplaced. When the President himself admits the government coffers are limited, every thebe and every moment of political capital must be directed towards the...