BDP, BPF trade insults

BPF patron Seretse Khama Ian Khama addressing political rally after their party elective congress in Palapye PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
BPF patron Seretse Khama Ian Khama addressing political rally after their party elective congress in Palapye PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

Political analysts have spoken out against the increasing ‘verbal violence’ in the political landscape. Following the circulation of a video clip in which former president, Ian Khama said words that were not taken kindly by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members, political analysts have lamented the trend.

The commentators have hence called on politicians to stick to bread and butter issues following the verbal war of words.

The analysts believe the culture of the country’s politics that is usually characterised by the use of verbal violence must stop. Instead, they argue politicians should address issues that Batswana want to hear about.

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