Masisi accepts defeat

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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 .

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Masisi accepts defeat

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