We shall oppose unapologetically– BCP

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Having been in the opposition trenches for decades now, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has said they will do their best to execute their mandate as the main opposition party in the country.

He said they take up their role unapologetically as they have a responsibility to hold those with majority seats accountable.

Saleshando said several times after an election, people would say a good leader had been voted in and should not be opposed. He said it happened during Ian Khama and Mokgweetsi Masisi’s presidencies. He also said the same is being said about President Duma Boko that he should not be opposed.

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We shall oppose unapologetically– BCP

Having been in the opposition trenches for decades now, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has said they will do their best to execute their mandate as the main opposition party in the country.

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