The main opposition party in country has been breathing on the former’s neck and this week during a media brief, BCP vice president Taolo Lucas said 4/10 is what they can only give the UDC after these months in office.
“When giving UDC the benefit of the doubt, I would give them a straight four out of 10, which equates to 40% only because they are new in office and still learning the job,” he said.
The legislator further said that UDC needs to ‘wake up from its slumber’ and let the actions do the talking.
Lucas indicated that he understands that President Duma Boko’s party might have found empty coffers, but for him that will not hold water for too long.
“They are slow in implementing things or promises and they are trying justify this by saying that they are still new in the office and the country is broke, but I want them to know it is the government’s responsibility to find ways to generate income not cry like they are doing,” he said.
Lucas added that the score they are giving to the UDC comes from all fronts, and it is not only about the promises they have made.
He highlighted that the ruling party needs to improve in inclusivity, which, to them, is behind.
“It was Dumelang Saleshando who put in a courtesy call for a visit to Boko, and he accepted it where they met. “But I want to say that alone, we cannot conclude to say the government is inclusive,” he said.
Lucas stated that UDC is far from being inclusive, especially after the nomination of councillors where only five BCP councilors were chosen.
Though Lucas is dismayed with how UDC has been conducting their business since dethroning the BDP, MP for Maun West and Opposition Whip Carter Hikuama noted some improvements.
“I won’t give grades, but I would like to say there are improvements. For instance, strikes and petitions are allowed without police officers exerting force on them, unlike before,” he said.
Despite noting improvements, he concluded by insinuating that people are being sold a dummy with these demonstrations.
The BCP has vowed to incessantly apply pressure on the ruling party as they are the major opposition party.
