Dow: A woman speaks :: Mmegi Online

In the long history of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), it is a rarity for its Members of Parliament (MPs) to break rank with the party, lambasting it openly. Unity Dow’s recent distinctive presentation on the affairs of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has raised eyebrows, with many asking themselves many questions without answers. Mmegi Correspondent GOITSEMODIMO KAELO wonders if Dow’s debate is a case of bravery or just political expediency

Before her recent passionate imploration, Specially Elected MP Dow had been quite a reserved MP, who always spoke in unison with her fellow democrats. She was fond of defending the policies of the BDP-led government no matter how such policies affected the ordinary people.

She has already served two years of her second term in Parliament, having first become an MP in 2014 under former president Ian Khama’s administration.

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