Cover for The Patriot on Sunday
214,347
The Patriot on Sunday

The Patriot on Sunday

A Sunday broadsheet newspaper that focuses on business and politics. It started publishing on Sunday

The Patriot on Sunday

2 hours ago

The Patriot on Sunday
VACANCY: RBV Consultants (Pty) LtdPRODUCTION MANAGER Closing Date: 27th of December 2023 VISIT LINK: thepatriot.co.bw/vacancy-rbv-consultants-pty-ltd/ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Patriot on Sunday

2 hours ago

The Patriot on Sunday

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Patriot on Sunday

2 hours ago

The Patriot on Sunday
VACANCY: Wilderness IMPACT MANAGER Closing Date: 27th December 2023VISIT LINK: thepatriot.co.bw/vacancy-wilderness-6/ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Patriot on Sunday

2 hours ago

The Patriot on Sunday
VACANCY: Wilderness Chief of OperationsClosing Date: 27th December 2023FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT LINK: thepatriot.co.bw/vacancy-wilderness-5/ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Patriot on Sunday

2 hours ago

The Patriot on Sunday
VAVANCY: LUCIENT POSITION: MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR CLOSING DATE: 22 December 2023 FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT LINK: thepatriot.co.bw/vavancy-lucient/ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

  • VACANCY:  RBV Consultants (Pty) LtdDecember 11, 2023
    PRODUCTION MANAGER Closing Date:  27th of December 2023
  • VACANCY: WildernessDecember 11, 2023
    IMPACT MANAGERClosing Date: 27th December 2023
  • VACANCY: WildernessDecember 11, 2023
    Chief of Operations Closing Date: 27th December 2023
  • VAVANCY: LUCIENTDecember 11, 2023
    POSITION: MECHANICAL SUPERVISORCLOSING DATE: 22 December 2023
  • Towards a Brighter Tomorrow: India’s G20 Presidency and the Dawn of a New MultilateralismNovember 30, 2023
    Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 Presidency. It is a moment to reflect, recommit, and rejuvenate the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’ As we undertook… Read more: Towards a Brighter Tomorrow: India’s G20 Presidency and the Dawn of a New Multilateralism
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders
  • Login
  • Register
Monday, December 11, 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 News

Dr Gobotswang steps down

patriot by patriot
July 28, 2021
in News
242
0
Dr Gobotswang

Dr Gobotswang

491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
ShareShareShare

‘I served BCP well, it’s time to give others a chance’

BAKANG TIRO

editors@thepatriot.co.bw

Outgoing Botswana Congress Party (BCP) vice President, Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang, who is MP for Sefhare-Ramokgonami constituency says he is a political animal and will not retire from active politics. 

Speculation has been rife that Dr Gobotswang will be retiring from active politics after he did not raise a hand to contest any BCP central committee position at the upcoming elective congress.

In an interview, Dr Gobotswang, who defeated Taolo Lucas for the position of BCP vice President at 2015 congress in Kanye, said he has done his part and it is time to give others a chance. He said he is proud of his achievements after serving the party at central committee level. “I was co-opted into the Central Committee as the Secretary for Health before taking over as the Deputy leader to Gilson Saleshando in 2005 at the Elective Conference in Letlhakane. Actually, I went to Letlhakane as a Presidential candidate together with Otlaadisa Koosaletse and Gilson Saleshando. I was campaigning on a pro-opposition cooperation platform while Saleshando was opposed to opposition cooperation. What impressed me was that upon retaining the presidency, Saleshando senior towed the party line,” said the veteran BCP outspoken politician.

The party line Dr Gobotswang refers to was a resolution to enter into negotiations with like-minded opposition parties for the 2009 general elections. By 2009 general elections BCP had merged with New Democratic Front (NDF) and Social Democratic Party and struck a pact with Botswana Alliance Movement (BAM). “In 2009 we reached an important milestone obtaining 19.2% popular vote and winning fve Parliamentary seats which was a big jump from one seat we got in 1999 and 2004. BCP was the fastest growing party, hence the motto of “The Party of Choice and Join the Growing BCP, MOGOBAGOBA”. When we went for an elective conference in 2010 in Maun I voluntarily gave way for Ephraim Setshwaelo who became the Vice President and I became the Secretary General,” he said, reflecting on his journey.

After the 2009 elections, BCP merged with BAM resulting in the substitution of the Rainbow and Dove symbol with Kgomo E Tshwana showing BCP commitment to united opposition. Many had expected that since he was the VP, Dr Gobotswang should become the next President after Saleshando senior but he felt that the younger Dumelang Saleshando was the most suitable candidate to lead the party since he was already in Parliament and was the torch bearer ready to take over leadership.

“Besides, I was on a full time job as a University of Botswana lecturer. In fact Saleshando junior was my preferred presidential candidate in 2005. I only contested because he could not avail himself to contest against his father. One of my highlights in leadership position was successfully leading a three person BCP Task Force on the relocation of Basarwa from the Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve (CKGR) and producing party policy documents such as a series of Democracy Alerts.,” said Dr Gobotswang, proudly.

UDC talks

In addition, Dr Gobotswang said he played a critical role in negotiating the BCP entry into the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), despite internal resistance from some sections of the party. According to him, it was a huge achievement and it paid off as the BCP is currently a UDC member today.

“I am a political animal and I don’t see myself retiring from politics. I think I need to give others a chance to serve the MOGOBAGOBA since I have done my part. My mission still remains unchanged, to see the BDP out of power. As a disciplined member of the organization I will be available to undertake short term special assignments for the UDC family in general and BCP in particular. I will do it for my mentors, Michael Kitso Dingake and the late Gobe Matenge,” he said.

Related

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

Unsubscribe
  • VACANCY:  RBV Consultants (Pty) LtdDecember 11, 2023
    PRODUCTION MANAGER Closing Date:  27th of December 2023
  • VACANCY: WildernessDecember 11, 2023
    IMPACT MANAGERClosing Date: 27th December 2023
  • VACANCY: WildernessDecember 11, 2023
    Chief of Operations Closing Date: 27th December 2023
  • VAVANCY: LUCIENTDecember 11, 2023
    POSITION: MECHANICAL SUPERVISORCLOSING DATE: 22 December 2023
  • Towards a Brighter Tomorrow: India’s G20 Presidency and the Dawn of a New MultilateralismNovember 30, 2023
    Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 Presidency. It is a moment to reflect, recommit, and rejuvenate the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’ As we undertook… Read more: Towards a Brighter Tomorrow: India’s G20 Presidency and the Dawn of a New Multilateralism
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?