Opposition sidelined from national events

The parties say they did not send representatives to the World AIDS Day commemorations in Selebi-Phikwe on Monday because they are ignored when such events are planned.

BNF publicity secretary, Moeti Mohwasa said they boycotted the celebrations deliberately because the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has politicised national events. He urged the organising committee for national events to include everybody irrespective of political affiliations. "They should mobilise different sectors irrespective of political affiliation. At the moment, the BDP is at the forefront in all national events. We should be careful not to politicise such events," Mohwasa said. Gaborone Central MP and BCP spokesman, Dumelang Saleshando said they were not invited to the World AIDS Day commemorations.