Masisi accepts defeat

Masisi addressing media on November 1, 2024 after the General Elections. PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Masisi addressing media on November 1, 2024 after the General Elections. PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president Mokgweetsi Masisi has accepted his fate following his party's poor performance in the 2024 General elections

Speaking to the media this morning, Masisi said as a presidential candidate he has accepted defeated and confirmed he has personally called Umbrella for Democratic (UDC) president Duma Boko to congratulate him.

Masisi said he first made the call yesterday and another call this morning .

“I will also hand over all outstanding government matters to the new president so he may address them after his inauguration. I will continue to serve the interests of my beloved Botswana within the parameters of our constitution,” Masisi said.

“I promise to do my part to build a strong country from within and to work with the new administration to ensue that every citizen has opportunities at their fingertips. I look forward to attending the inauguration,” Masisi said.

The process of handing over Government Masisi said will "start tomorrow or as in my discussion with the president elect, at a time convenient to him.

"We will begin all administrative work to facilitate the transition and I assure you that I will not take any actions to hinder or slow down this process.”

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