A milestone achievement for UDC :: Mmegi Online

This year has been a historic milestone for the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), as it successfully won the General Election, an achievement that had eluded other political parties for years against the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

The UDC itself, uncertain of its victory, relied heavily on the hopes and support from Batswana to make this success possible. The UDC's coalition model, which began in 2013, first gained momentum during the 2014 general elections when it started resonating with the public.

Over the years, the coalition gradually gained significant support, particularly from civil servants, which enabled it to secure a notable number of Members of Parliament (MPs). Today, the UDC has officially registered as a political party and continues to consist of different member parties, namely the Botswana National Front (BNF), Botswana People’s Party (BPP), and the Alliance for Progressives (AP).

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A milestone achievement for UDC

This year has been a historic milestone for the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), as it successfully won the General Election, an achievement that had eluded other political parties for years against the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

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