Masisi confident he will win the 2024 elections
In a bold show of confidence, President Mokgweetsi Masisi this week expressed confidence that he will emerge victorious in the upcoming general elections as Batswana are witness to the strides he made to improve their lives.
He was speaking from his home village of Moshupa on Monday after registering to vote there.
Speaking to the media, the President expressed certainty that he will lead his party to victory in October, despite the strong opposition he faces from other political parties. With the elections eight months away, the President's confident words have set the stage for what promises to be a tightly contested race.
When asked about his confidence in winning the upcoming general elections, President Masisi responded boldly, 'I'm going after my opponents one by one and will knock them out, especially in the presidential debates. I want them so badly and I plan to have a lot of fun during campaigns.”
According to President Masisi, the economy has made a strong recovery from the effects of COVID-19, and the people of Botswana are pleased with his leadership.
He credited his administration's policies for the economic rebound, and argued that this success will lead to his re-election. He emphasised that the people of Botswana want him to remain in office, based on his track record and the positive changes they have seen under his leadership.
Among the numerous examples he cited to underline his success, the president said Batswana were now pleased with being able to produce their own vegetables locally and not have to depend on imports. He said this is despite the resistance he got from especially opposition parties when he banned the importation of vegetables to allow for the growth of production locally.
He also mentioned that Batswana were now reaping from his ban of school uniforms, ensuring that more Batswana entered the textile industry to produce school uniforms locally. The he said, were issues that will make Batswana realise that he had vision for them and will thus want to give him a second term that has no challenges from the Covid 19 pandemic.
After he and his wife, First Lady Jane Masisi registered in Moshupa, Masisi encouraged all eligible citizens to exercise their right to vote, emphasising the importance of participating in the democratic process. He noted that voting is a key way to shape the future of Botswana and ensure that the country remains on the path of progress. He promised to vacate the presidential office peacefully should Batswana decide on a different president.