Kabo Morwaeng, a senior BDP figure known for always defending the President and also sent to do some shocking stuff in his capacity as a Minister, has defended the former Cabinet against claims it failed to advise ex-president Mokgweetsi Masisi, contributing to the party’s defeat. While he insists Cabinet discussions are “secret” and that the President holds “enormous power,” his defence misses a crucial point: Batswana deserve leaders who prioritise transparency, accept accountability, and act on their needs.
Morwaeng argues that Cabinet confidentiality prevents him from revealing what advice was given to Masisi, comparing it to “not telling your spouse” private matters. While some discussions in government business require discretion, using secrecy as a shield against public scrutiny fosters distrust. Citizens have the right to know whether their leaders fought for their interests behind closed doors. If the Cabinet did advise Masisi wisely, why has the BDP’s governance led to such voter dissatisfaction? Accountability is not about airing every private meeting but demonstrating that leaders acted in the people’s best interests. Deflecting blame by hiding behind “sworn secrecy” only deepens suspicions. The BDP’s loss reflects a clear message: Batswana demand change. Yet Morwaeng dismisses criticism as “unfair,” insisting the defeat had “many reasons” beyond the Cabinet’s role. True leadership requires humility. Instead of deflecting, the BDP should ask why voters turned away. Was it unaddressed inequality? Broken promises? A perception that leaders prioritised power over service? When Morwaeng states, “the president’s word is final,” he inadvertently highlights a deeper issue: a culture where leaders avoid responsibility by blaming those at the top. But in a democracy, all leaders must answer for their party’s failures.
