Who is Boko?

UDC president Duma Boko addressing members of the media in Francistown at Thapama hotel PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
UDC president Duma Boko addressing members of the media in Francistown at Thapama hotel PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Duma Gideon Boko was considered a political greenhorn in 2010 when he took over the Botswana National Front president Otsweletse Moupo. Fast forward to 2022, Boko may currently be an unpopular figure for his decision to suspend his vice president Dumelang Saleshando from the coalition. Where does all the bravery come from?asks GOITSEMODIMO KAELO

Boko is the man who shoulders the enormous responsibility of leading a united opposition to victory in the next general elections.

But as the wars within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) intensify, all eyes are on him to act decisively and eventually ‘calm the waters.’

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