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Do or die for the BDP

As the BDP prepares for its congress, members are intensely aware of the high stakes involved PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
As the BDP prepares for its congress, members are intensely aware of the high stakes involved PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The upcoming Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) congress, scheduled for the July holidays next year, is poised to determine whether the former ruling party can regroup or face permanent decline.

During the congress, a new party leadership will be elected to steer the BDP until the next general election. So far, party veteran Mpho Balopi and youthful Ame Makoba have officially expressed their interest in the presidency.

Currently, the party is grappling with the loss of members to other political parties following its defeat in the last national polls. To make matters worse, some members are advocating for the congress to be held earlier, arguing that this would provide the party with a stronger foundation ahead of the elections.

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