Pleading for presidential favour for Dumelang Saleshando

Botswana is acknowledged for an uninterrupted record of multi- party democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law. Since Independence, we never experienced hard times like those we see in Asian Countries or even those from next door neighbours be South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Uganda and other African Countries. Since Independence the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been a formidable force in party politics, successive elections, all of which have been deemed to be free and fair. All along the dominance of the BDP has been linked to the weakness of the opposition parties and voter apathy. Despite all these, I wish to congratulate you and the founder of this party (Sir Seretse Khama e khukhwe e maoto a ditshipi) for a job well done. I don’t belong to any political party in this country nor an active member of any political movement but that does not mean I don’t vote: I do vote and encourage others to vote for parties of their choice.

I wish to remind you that there are certain characteristics found in some people who seem naturally in a position where they are looked up to as a leader. I know very well that Mr Dumelang Saleshando made a serious blunder by failing to join other opposition parties and this has cost him a constituency, position as leader of opposition and dignity.