We hail the BMD

It is normal to hear all sorts of stories and accusations preceding an event of such magnitude as a political party congress because emotions, hopes and illusions run high as candidates to high positions fight to catch the attention of all and sundry.

But for three days, the event ran without incident, and the new party has a National Executive Council (NEC) now. What is even more delightful about the BMD's inaugural congress is that those who lost have accepted the results and promised to take the party forward, bearing in mind that democracy is about competition and majority votes. This is commendable and worthy of emulation by the other (older) political parties because political stability is a requisite of economic growth.