BCP rises strongly, BDP falls as UDC wins

While only 50 voters backed the party in last year’s polls, the weekend by-election saw its tally rise sharply to 143. This significant jump suggests that the BCP is beginning to regain ground in areas where its presence had previously been limited, and it indicates renewed confidence amongst voters in the party’s message and leadership.

On the other hand, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) experienced a noticeable decline in support. During the 2024 General Election, the BDP secured 217 votes in the ward, but in the by-election, it managed only 108. The sharp drop not only signals a contraction of the former ruling party’s support base in Moreomaoto but also highlights its struggle to retain the ward it had previously won. Party members had entered the by-election hoping to consolidate their hold in the Boteti West constituency, but the results point to shifting political loyalties and possible voter dissatisfaction with the party’s recent performance at both local and national levels.