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BDP replaces top brass

Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | 1610 Views |

Following the recent resignations that have rocked the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the party has moved swiftly to replace the vacant positions with Dr Lemogang Kwape assuming one of the most critical positions in the Central Committee, the secretary-general.

BDP suffered a heavy defeat in the 2024 General Election which saw a regime shift to opposition party Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) after 58 years. This led to party leaders stepping down, citing reasons that they failed the former ruling BDP.

BDP has since then, through a statement, accepted the resignations and appointed new people.

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BDP replaces top brass

Following the recent resignations that have rocked the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the party has moved swiftly to replace the vacant positions with Dr Lemogang Kwape assuming one of the most critical positions in the Central Committee, the secretary-general.

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