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Rethinking political leadership for the BNF, nation

Dr. Molatlhegi is contesting for the BNF presidency PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Dr. Molatlhegi is contesting for the BNF presidency PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Comrades, I have decided to contest for the Presidency of the Botswana National Front (BNF). In a democratic dispensation and indeed in the traditions of our movement, a decision to contest for any position is not and should not be viewed with any measure of cynicism.

Contest is the hallmark of democracy. It is only through contest that party members are able to assert their will on who should lead them and how they want the affairs of their movement to be conducted.

I say this ladies and gentlemen because often times when one raises their hand and offers to serve, in other quarters this is misconstrued to be a treacherous act deserving of severe punishment. The reaction to this is often adverse hostility. This hostility often manifests itself with the question “but who is he”.

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