Subsequently, they have raised a strong objection to the actions of party president, Mokgweetsi Masisi and his central committee (CC). The members, who openly criticised the party on social media, claim that Masisi and the CC should refrain from engaging with regional committees. Their argument is that the ongoing regional meetings are an attempt to sway voters ahead of the upcoming party's elective congress. The members contend that the party leadership no longer holds a valid mandate to conduct these outreach efforts, especially with their term nearing its end. According to the concerned members, the engagements are an attempt to secure support for specific candidates in the upcoming leadership contest. They believe that the current CC is incapable of acknowledging criticism or understanding the underlying issues that contributed to the party's electoral defeat, primarily due to internal conflicts. Over the weekend, the CC held a meeting in Kang to gather feedback from party members. Sources revealed that a significant concern raised during the gathering was the perception that the leadership was not listening to the membership.
One source explained: "Members feel that the party leadership has failed them. They hold the CC responsible for delaying the primary elections, which they believe was a key factor in the party's poor performance." Additionally, party unity emerged as another critical concern. Members are calling for efforts to regain cohesion within the party ranks and address the growing discontent. However, in contrast to these accusations, BDP spokesperson Kagelelo Kentse defended the leadership’s actions. "We are aware of the concerns raised by party members," he acknowledged.
