BCP campaigns spark internal tensions
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 170 Views |
Kekgonegile. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE
However, this norm appears to be increasingly disregarded ahead of the party’s upcoming elective conference. In recent days, the race for influential positions has escalated, drawing significant attention and interest from within party ranks.
Notably, the heightened activity has exposed divisions among members, particularly over the timing and manner of campaigning. Despite calls for restraint from party leadership, aspirants and their supporters have continued to push forward with visible and, at times, aggressive campaigns. Earlier, BCP Secretary General Goretetse Kekgonegile urged members to adhere to party procedures and refrain from campaigning before the election writ is officially issued.
That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...