Kapinga accuses BDP of buying votes

Speaking in a recent interview, Kapinga said BDP has historically stifled developments in Okavango because people in the area voted for the opposition. He however said voters in his constituency would not to be enticed by influx of developments taking place in Shakawe, arguing that the developments were long overdue. He said the bulk of the projects, such as the ongoing Mohembo Bridge were long advocated for by the late area legislator, Joseph Kavindama.

In June 2016, Okavango legislator, Bagalatia Arone dumped the BCP to join the ruling BDP saying he was defecting so developments could come to the Okavango sub-district, which is one of the poorest in the country.