BPF: Another socialist democratic party on a different day?

Friday, September 13, 2019

Biggie Butale believes he could be the country's next president. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

'Oh boy, another "new" political party!', voters must think. But political parties are good for democracy. Multiparty democracy is healthy, ideal and should be desired, particularly if political parties are competitive.

The ruling party, ideally, needs to harbour some fear that it might lose power. The fear must be cherished to increase chances of a responsive and accountable government.

And to this effect, Botswana desperately needs a competitive political system with competent opposition political parties to keep the ruling party on its toes.

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