Facebook Feed

  • TDR 1000 returns February 3, 2023
    The Dakar Rally, considered as one of the toughest in many years, is now something of the past and South African Rally-Raid competitors proved their talent while local race vehicle manufacturers and constructors showed their worth and returned from […]
  • Orange splashes P15.4m on FA CupFebruary 3, 2023
    NANCY RAMOKHUA editors@thepatriot.co.bw Orange Botswana through the Orange FA Cup has renewed its sponsorship with Botswana Football Association (BFA) for an additional three seasons valued at P5 138 000 00, an investment increase of 17%. The renewed collaboration will […]
  • Sefalana posts P4.9 billion revenueFebruary 2, 2023
    BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw Diversified retail giant Sefalana has posted impressive set of results for the half year period ended 30 October, with the company recording P4.5 billion in total revenue. Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed home grown retailer released […]
  • BSB lists P1 billion bondFebruary 2, 2023
    NANCY RAMOKHUA editors@thepatriot.co.bw Botswana Savings Bank (BSB) has listed a bond worth P1 billion with the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE). The bond note programme will give BSB access to capital and provide alternative funding, reducing dependency on short- term […]
  • Botswana, OPEC seal P1.2 billion loan dealFebruary 2, 2023
    BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw The Minister of Finance Peggy Serame is highly confident that the P1.2 billion loan that Botswana has secured from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries Fund for the International Development Fund (OPEC) will boost the country’s […]
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Register
Saturday, February 4, 2023
17 °c
Gaborone
21 ° Tue
22 ° Wed
24 ° Thu
26 ° Fri
The Patriot On Sunday
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders
No Result
View All Result
Cart / $0.00

No products in the cart.

  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders
No Result
View All Result
The Patriot On Sunday
No Result
View All Result
Home Analysis & Opinions

BCP’s POSITION ON OPPOSITION COOPERATION

Ricardo Kanono by Ricardo Kanono
April 21, 2021
in Analysis & Opinions
237 15
0
BCP’s POSITION ON OPPOSITION COOPERATION

Saleshando

491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
ShareShareShare

On the 10th of April 2021, the Botswana Congress Party Central Committee convened a virtual meeting to receive reports on the party program from the National Executive Committee. This was a routine meeting of the central committee at which the state of the organization is reviewed by its leadership and decisions made on the future of the party.

Given some developments within our national political landscape, there are speculations that have been made regarding the future of the Botswana Congress Party in the opposition coalition. The speculations suggest, among other things, that the BCP is planning to exit the Umbrella for Democratic Change and will contest the 2024 general elections as a stand-alone party. We wish to report on the outcome of the central committee to avoid unnecessary speculation.

1. BCP position on Opposition Cooperation

The central committee was briefed on efforts to foster closer opposition cooperation in preparation for the 2024 general elections. Vote splitting in the 2019 general elections was still a reality for the opposition. To this end, the central committee resolved that the BCP should fully participate in efforts to unite the opposition and avoid vote splitting in the next general elections. Our commitment to opposition cooperation remains unwavering and we will directly communicate our position to other opposition parties as we embark on the journey to 2024.

2. BCP Constitutional Conference and National Elective Conference

The BCP has been reviewing its constitution and a number of amendments have been introduced in our endeavour to build a truly democratic, transparent and accountable organization that is best positioned to deliver transformative changes to the nation. Owing to the Covid 19 restrictions, it has not been possible to convene a Constitutional Conference, which would be followed by a conference that would elect a new central committee. The central committee directed that the constitutional conference and the national elective conference should be convened during the current year in compliance with the Covid 19 protocols. Barring the unforeseen, the 2 gatherings are highly likely to be convened virtually.

3. BCP National Tour

The central committee resolved that the leadership should undertake a national tour to brief members on an array of issues such as the state of the BCP, state of the UDC, upcoming cooperation talks and the recently signed agreement on by-elections. The first constituency to be consulted will be the Chobe constituency over the coming weekend by our Members of Parliament from Ngamiland region. These briefing meetings are also an opportunity to re-energize the party base and attract new members to the party.

4. Developments at University of Botswana

Ever since the BCP became a part of the UDC, our student branch at UB has always contested for SRC elections alongside other UDC aligned student formations. For the 2021 UB SRC elections, the BNF Mass grouping decided to contest in partnership with Alliance for Progressives student group. Though AP is not a member of the UDC, the BNF for reasons best known to them, excluded the BCP in favour of a non-member. Numerous efforts to resolve the misunderstanding proved futile. This development was a clear attack on the UDC and broad opposition cooperation. That some UDC leaders participated in legitimising the actions of some who undermine opposition cooperation is most regrettable. This however, cannot be the basis for quitting the UDC as some may wish to see happen. We apologise to the nation for the uncouth exchanges between members of the UDC that were triggered by the developments at UB. We can do better as the opposition.

5. Office of the Secretary General

The office of the Secretary General of the BCP has been held by comrade Phillip Monowe. Owing to personal reasons, comrade Monowehas not been able to fully execute the duties of his office and has offered to step down from the office. His offer to step down has been accepted. As we are preparing for a conference that will elect a new leadership in 2021, it has been decided that the party vice president, comrade Kesitegile Gobotswang should assume the full responsibilities of Secretary General until conference elects a new leadership team. We wish to thank comrade Monowe for his selfless service to the BCP whose membership he continues to cherish.

Conclusion

The advent of Covid 19 has scuttled normal political activities. In an endeavour to avoid the spread of the virus, press conferences have been avoided. We will continue to engage the media through other forums to avail details on developments within the BCP which will hopefully diminish the appetite for baseless speculations

Dumelang Saleshando

President, BCP

Related

Get real time update about this post categories directly on your device, subscribe now.

Unsubscribe
  • TDR 1000 returns February 3, 2023
    The Dakar Rally, considered as one of the toughest in many years, is now something of the past and South African Rally-Raid competitors proved their talent while local race vehicle manufacturers and constructors showed their worth and returned from […]
  • Orange splashes P15.4m on FA CupFebruary 3, 2023
    NANCY RAMOKHUA editors@thepatriot.co.bw Orange Botswana through the Orange FA Cup has renewed its sponsorship with Botswana Football Association (BFA) for an additional three seasons valued at P5 138 000 00, an investment increase of 17%. The renewed collaboration will […]
  • Sefalana posts P4.9 billion revenueFebruary 2, 2023
    BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw Diversified retail giant Sefalana has posted impressive set of results for the half year period ended 30 October, with the company recording P4.5 billion in total revenue. Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed home grown retailer released […]
  • BSB lists P1 billion bondFebruary 2, 2023
    NANCY RAMOKHUA editors@thepatriot.co.bw Botswana Savings Bank (BSB) has listed a bond worth P1 billion with the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE). The bond note programme will give BSB access to capital and provide alternative funding, reducing dependency on short- term […]
  • Botswana, OPEC seal P1.2 billion loan dealFebruary 2, 2023
    BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw The Minister of Finance Peggy Serame is highly confident that the P1.2 billion loan that Botswana has secured from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries Fund for the International Development Fund (OPEC) will boost the country’s […]
The Patriot On Sunday

© 2022 Copyright The Patriot On Sunday - Inspired by Search Mart.

Navigate Site

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Cart
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders

© 2022 Copyright The Patriot On Sunday - Inspired by Search Mart.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?