“Regrettably, we witnessed behaviour that is at odds with the very deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of BDP. Ours is a party renowned for mentoring and championing members who step forward to serve at parliamentary and council level. Yet some of these brave women and men faced intimidation and bullying rather than encouragement. Such conduct must end immediately. If allowed to continue, it will deter future leaders and rob our nation of their talent. Let us recommit to a culture of respect and mutual support, ensuring that every democrat feels empowered to answer the call to serve. Our shared success depends on lifting one another up, not standing in each other’s way,” Ngaka explained.
He reiterated that if the hostility that was experienced by the former central committee the continues, the newly elected will not deliver stating that the focus should be on winning the 2029 General Election and should start now. Ngaka has admitted that flaws in the party’s primary election structure and membership registration system significantly contributed to its under-performance in the recent general elections. Addressing delegates at the party’s 41st National Congress held in Maun on Saturday, Ngaka acknowledged that while the framework was intended to promote transparency and uphold the integrity of internal contests, it ultimately failed to meet those expectations. “The constructive discussions we held during the presidential regional meetings after the election confirm that this is an area in urgent need of review and refinement,” he said. “Let us treat these lessons as guidance. By improving our processes, we will strengthen the BDP and present a more united, resilient movement to the nation we serve.”
