BPF defers elective congress to 2025
Friday, February 17, 2023 | 110 Views |
BPF rally in Palapye PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
The decision was reached at the party national executive committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday although it was reportedly met with an element of disapproval from a few members most notably former president Ian Khama who is now the party patron.
According to insiders, the consensus at the meeting was that the elective congress can divide or leave the party as a polarised entity and ultimately disrupt preparations for the 2024 General Election.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...