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Bogosi, tribe ready for BDP

Nthebolang PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Nthebolang PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

As the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) prepares to converge in Serowe tomorrow (Saturday), an air of anticipation surrounds the meeting.

The event is not just an ordinary political gathering; it carries the weight of history, strained relations, and the possibility of reconciliation between the former ruling party and the Bangwato tribe. Coordinator of the meeting, Amigo Nthebolang, has shed light on the essence of the occasion, explaining that it is grounded in both Christian values and the Setswana cultural principle of botho.

Nthebolang told Mmegi in an interview yesterday that the BDP’s visit is widely viewed as a gesture of apology for the manner in which the party handled its relationship with the Khama family and the the tribe during its years in power, especially the last five years.

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