Batswana are an unhappy nation - Saleshando

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Saleshando added that frustration cuts across all age groups and sectors PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Leader of Opposition (LoO) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has described Batswana as “a frustrated people”, accusing the government of failing to deliver on its promises and ignoring the daily struggles of ordinary citizens.

Responding to President Duma Boko’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) this week, Saleshando said the prevailing mood among Batswana is one of deep frustration and disappointment, adding that the government has lost touch with the realities people face.

“If I were to give an overview of the true state of our nation in one word, I would say frustrated and stop there. To be a Motswana right now is to be a very frustrated human being,” he said.

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Batswana are an unhappy nation - Saleshando

Leader of Opposition (LoO) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has described Batswana as “a frustrated people”, accusing the government of failing to deliver on its promises and ignoring the daily struggles of ordinary citizens.

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