Botswana: The newly elected President of Botswana, Duma Boko was inaugurated into his office on Friday in the presence of several regional and international counterparts. The leader of the political party, Umbrella for democratic change, Boko created history by gaining victory over BDP.
The leaders have shared that the inauguration ceremony, which was hosted in Gaborone was attended by presidents from all over the continent. The president of Botswana, who assumed office today, delivered a national address for the Batswana.
He said that with his inauguration ceremony, he wants to celebrate the very foundation of the republic of Botswana. He highlighted that the pillars of the Republic are Community Love Respect and Botho, the spirit of unity in community.
Botho, which is an African Philosophy, is central to the culture of Botswana. The President further said, “I am standing before you to celebrate the esteemed and paramount office of the President.” He also paid a heartfelt tribute to the citizens of the Republic of Botswana.
“I am because you are. Botswana I am your boy!” said President Boko.
On this momentous occasion, he called on the people of the country to show solidarity and unity.
President Duma Boko highlighted that the day will be etched in thee history of Botswana, Africa and even the world. He was proud to note that Botswana has become an intriguing and an instructive case study of democracy at work.
The newly inaugurated president said that the world can learn from Botswana. “For nearly six decades, botswana’s democracy remained unbroken, unproven, and untested. On the 30th of October, this year, together, we tested this democracy in a novel way.” Said President Boko.
He highlighted that he is proud to announce that the nation has passed this test with flying colours. The new president was sure that the community will successfully create a better Botswana. Today, our country is claiming its space in a galaxy of stars, said President Boko. He applauded the statesmanship exhibited by former president, Mokgweetsi Masisi.
He has set an example of a true democracy at work for the whole world to see and emulate. For that singular act, the former president will remain etched prominently in our hearts.