BDP could scrape through :: Mmegi Online

Botswana is left with less than four days to run its national General Election, and with that in mind, political parties have intensified their efforts to secure victory. Mmegi Staffer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE looks into the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) dynamics. Despite all the odds, the BDP appears positioned to triumph in the 13th General Election.

This time, the opposition has launched intense campaigns, while the BDP continues relying on its historical platforms. The opposition has also opened room for the BDP through its fragmentation, especially the main opposition parties, namely, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP).

This situation aligns with the path dependency theory, which suggests that established political entities tend to benefit from their historical advantages, making it challenging for newcomers to gain ground. The BDP joins the likes of the Congo’s People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), which has wielded power for 58 years, and boasts a deep-rooted presence in government.

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