Maundeni’s ‘prophesy’ comes to pass

Friday, February 17, 2023 | 350 Views |

Doubts: Maundeni’s view confirms the fidget opposition parties have endured over the years, which has been exacerbated by mistrust that continues to dog the opposition bloc PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Those who dismissed Professor Zibani Maundeni’s position on coalition politics in Botswana will have to think again. In one of his academic papers, the University of Botswana (UB) political analyst is steadfast that Botswana has not generated sufficient conditions for the establishment of election-winning coalitions. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

To naysayers, Maundeni sounded like a prophet of doom and his analysis was also treated like a broken record. But, lo and behold, things are falling apart in one of the most feared opposition coalitions ever.

To President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s recent admission, whilst some former ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) presidents grappled with other national issues, he was worried that in the 2019 General Election, his party encountered tough and well-resourced opposition.

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