Will the UDC ever take over government?
Friday, February 19, 2021
UDC mega star rally to launch Duma Boko PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
FRANCISTOWN: It may be too early to ponder on the possible performance of the main opposition coalition party the UDC for now, but there are indications that post the 2019 general election, the UDC has not been at its best.
In the social media, indications have been that the party is not at peace with itself as there has been incessant exchanges of diatribe amongst members of the parties contracted to the UDC, in particular, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and the Botswana National Front (BNF) .
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...