UDC implored to change politicking style

UDC rally in Ledumang. PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
UDC rally in Ledumang. PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) says it will start mass demonstrations in the coming year as a new strategy of protesting against misrule by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government.

Speaking at the Gaborone North constituency end-of-year rally, Elmond Tafa said that this was the next form politicking that the party should adopt to bring change to Botswana. He said that rallies were a failed style of politicking, as the party wanted to topple BDP in 2019.

“If we are to show our seriousness in demanding change and forcing government to serve Batswana, then we should move away from this form of politicking. Holding rallies seem not to be working and we need to adopt the next strategy in the New Year which is marching,” he said.

Editor's Comment
When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

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