Khama/BDP abuse state resources :: Mmegi Online

The Umbrella for Democratic Change is disturbed by increasing incidences of abuse of state resources by the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the run up to the General Elections.

Over the weekend the President, accompanied by members of his party and civil sevants, went on a BDP campaign trail using government vehicles and a Botswana Defence Force (BDF) C130 plane. They flew to Gantsi and New Xade where ground transport was provided by government vehicles and personnel.

The ruling party functionaries use facilities and resources which belong to the tax payer to have an edge over the opposition. The effect of this has been a distortion of the views of the people of Botswana. The Elections in Botswana, as we have always said, are not fair. The BDP has been winning not because people agree with its policies but because it is manipulative.

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