BCP sends UDC unity talks proposition

Saleshando
Saleshando

FRANCISTOWN: Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has officially declared its readiness to open unity talks with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).

The BCP president, Dumelang Saleshando, told Mmegi recently that the party wrote a letter to the UDC alerting them that they are ready for unity talks.

“We also gave them a draft agreement proposal for the by-elections. Although we are ready to engage in talks we will not pressurise them. Talks will start at a time that is mutually convenient to both parties,” Saleshando said.

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