As the current leader of both the UDC and the Botswana National Front (BNF), Boko's journey has been marked by legal battles and internal resistance from segments of his party. Boko became the BNF president after his predecessor, Otsweletse Moupo, left the position due to personal issues. At that time, the BNF was already dealing with leadership crisis. Boko sought to rejuvenate the party, shifting its traditional image of struggle to one that would later appeal to younger generations. This included replacing the austere traditions of cooking and eating samp at congresses with modern catering and a more appealing atmosphere.
Recognising the need for collaboration, Boko emphasised the importance of working with other opposition parties, a stance supported by the BNF constitution. Consequently, in a resolution passed at the Mochudi Congress, Boko was granted the authority to negotiate alliances with other opposition groups. This led to a landmark alliance in 2014 when the BNF joined forces with the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) and the Botswana People's Party (BPP) to form the UDC. The UDC’s energetic campaign that year, featuring presidential and vice-presidential buses and branded merchandise, marked a new level of competitiveness for the opposition and posed a significant challenge to the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The UDC’s success in winning 17 parliamentary seats and 116 council seats was celebrated widely, but some within the BNF were discontented, feeling that their party had gained fewer seats compared to others. These tensions simmered, with some members voicing concerns that Boko was prioritising the UDC over the BNF. From 2015-2017, Boko's leadership faced additional obstacles as he mediated conflicts within the BMD. These disputes ultimately led to a split in 2017, with the formation of the Alliance for Progressives (AP), an outcome that some blamed on Boko's decisions. This schism affected the UDC’s cohesion heading into the 2019 elections, even as the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) joined the alliance.
