Coronavirus: BDP suspends all party activities

BDP Secretary General Mpho Balopi PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
BDP Secretary General Mpho Balopi PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has suspended all its activities and gatherings in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

A letter written by party secretary General, Mpho Balopi on March 13, 2020 reads “the President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi yesterday made a public statement regarding Government’s interventions in dealing with the Coronavirus. Among the interventions stated is the suspension of external traveling, public gatherings and meetings. In light of these developments and consistent with this direction, the BDP would like to suspend all party activities and gatherings until further notice”.

Party secretary general directed all party structures to suspend all activities that involve large numbers such as congresses until further notice.

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