* Urge President Masisi to call an All-Party Conference * Announces Rapelana National Elections Manager
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) plans to introduce in the upcoming parliament session a Bill advocating for the counting of all ballots in one location, including those for parliamentary candidates.
BCP President Dumelang Saleshando said Wednesday during a press conference to unveil five women BCP parliamentary candidates that they intend to send another letter to President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi asking him to convene an All-Party Conference to address unresolved election-related issues.
Emphasising the outcomes of the primary elections, Saleshando highlighted the emergence of 45 parliamentary candidates, proudly noting the presence of all five confirmed women candidates. Despite being pressed on the possibility of power-sharing in the event of a hung parliament, Saleshando confidently stated that the BCP is aiming to secure 31 seats to form a government.
Asked what they would do if President Masisi does not convene the All-Party Conference, Saleshando replied with that in politics, one keeps their cards close to their chest and does not reveal everything, leaving room to cross the bridge when one gets there.
Saleshando showcased five distinguished women candidates, specifying their constituencies. Notably, he announced the return of Motsei Rapelana, a former University of Botswana Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and ex-party chairperson, as the National Elections Manager.
Saleshando stressed the importance of political parties as crucial institutions of democracy and their responsibility to enrich the political landscape, providing citizens with credible options for choosing a government.
He mentioned the democratic selection of candidates and the recent launch of the party's manifesto Signature Promises, with a more comprehensive manifesto to be presented to the public in due course.
The BCP leader also took a swipe at all political parties that they will be competing against, expressing scepticism about the credibility of parties that have yet to undergo primary elections or have failed to do so.
He wondered how they expect the public to take them seriously in running a democratic government when they cannot even practise democracy within their own parties.
This, he argued, is a clear indication that these political parties are not serious.
BCP President Dumelang Saleshando said Wednesday during a press conference to unveil five women BCP parliamentary candidates that they intend to send another letter to President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi asking him to convene an All-Party Conference to address unresolved election-related issues.
Emphasising the outcomes of the primary elections, Saleshando highlighted the emergence of 45 parliamentary candidates, proudly noting the presence of all five confirmed women candidates. Despite being pressed on the possibility of power-sharing in the event of a hung parliament, Saleshando confidently stated that the BCP is aiming to secure 31 seats to form a government.
Asked what they would do if President Masisi does not convene the All-Party Conference, Saleshando replied with that in politics, one keeps their cards close to their chest and does not reveal everything, leaving room to cross the bridge when one gets there.
Saleshando showcased five distinguished women candidates, specifying their constituencies. Notably, he announced the return of Motsei Rapelana, a former University of Botswana Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and ex-party chairperson, as the National Elections Manager.
Saleshando stressed the importance of political parties as crucial institutions of democracy and their responsibility to enrich the political landscape, providing citizens with credible options for choosing a government.
He mentioned the democratic selection of candidates and the recent launch of the party's manifesto Signature Promises, with a more comprehensive manifesto to be presented to the public in due course.
The BCP leader also took a swipe at all political parties that they will be competing against, expressing scepticism about the credibility of parties that have yet to undergo primary elections or have failed to do so.
He wondered how they expect the public to take them seriously in running a democratic government when they cannot even practise democracy within their own parties.
This, he argued, is a clear indication that these political parties are not serious.
