Botswana: Botswana Democratic Party has launched 12 new candidates for the upcoming elections across different constituencies. The launch event for the politicians was hosted on Sunday in the presence of all the high level members of the political party.
The launch of all twelve candidates from Botswana Democratic Party was attended by large crowds of people. The communities showed their support to the political party.
BDP leaders attended the launch of each candidate. They extended their support to the politicians and shared the vision for a prosperous Botswana. President Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi launched candidates in some of the major constituencies of Bitswana
Meanwhile, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane, Party Secretary General Kavis Kario, Minister Rre Kgotla Autlwetse, and former Gaborone Regional Chair Rre Lotty Manyapedza also launched the candidates. The presence of the leaders was proof that the BDP are working together to get ready for the elections.
The constituencies where the new candidates were launched include:
- Jwaneng-Mabutsane
- Gaborone North
- Gaborone Bonnington North
- Tonota
- Kgatleng East
- Gabane-Mmankgodi
- Takatokwane
- Nkange
- Shashe West
- Goodhope-Mmathethe
- Tlokweng
- Kanye West
The candidate launches were attended by many supporters of the political party in all 12 locations. The party has a long and strong history within Botswana. BDP has led the country since its independence from UK in 1966.
This shows the strong support that the party enjoys in the nation. At every launch, candidates were warmly received by their constituents and supporters of BDP.
The newly launched candidates talked about their goals for their constituencies. They promises to ensure economic growth of the communities and the nation. They also promised to improve service delivery, and ensure participation of youth in national development.
President Masisi delivered a brief address at the launch event in many of the constituencies. In his address, he said that the political party wants to make sure that every resident of Botswana benefits from the nation’s progress.
“The overwhelming support we are witnessing is a clear sign that our people believe in the direction the BDP is leading. Our candidates are ready to serve and deliver on our shared vision for a brighter Botswana,” he stated.