Africa-Press – Botswana. The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has said that it has completed phase-one of its primary elections.
The party said its elections, held on 8th October 2023, form part of its journey towards ushering in a new government.
The BCP, seen by rivals as rebels who bolted out of the Umbrella for Democratic Change and punching above their weight, did not disclose whether or not any electoral disputes have been declared following the primaries.
The BCP said its Central Committee resolved to divide the primary elections into two phases – with Phase One focusing on constituencies that have been allocated to the BCP.
The party said the phased approach was done to accommodate its strategic partners. Candidates from the remaining constituencies (mainly from strategic partners) will be determined in the Phase Two of the primary elections.
Below are the results from the party’s Phase One of primary elections involving nine constituencies:
OKAVANGO WEST
Kenny Kapinga 2040
Haidongo Haidongo 888
NKANGE
Mothaleemang M. 2203
Morgan Moseki -1026
PALAPYE
Gape T Motswaledi 1364
Ethel Gampone 787
OKAVANGO EAST
Gabatsholwe Disho 1453
Kabelo Mahupe 994
Boipuso Mangurunga 476
Benjamin Keloilwe 128
KGATLENG CENTRAL
Tumelo N. Senwelo 648
Michael Moji 414
SELIBE-PHIKWE WEST
Reuben Kaizer 1061
Professor Brothers Malema 520
GAMALETE
Boniface Mabeo 1995
Donald Keakile 1053
Godfrey Moduka 644
SELIBE-PHIKWE EAST
Kgoberego Nkawana 1000
Dimpho Mashaba 679
NGAMI CONSTITUENCY
Phillimon Arone 1857
Mpoke Pro Karapo 1232
Jerson N Kazombung 552
The party said it congratulated all the candidates (both parliamentary and council candidates) for participating in the primary elections reaffirming the BCP’s commitment to democracy and good governance.
“We encourage all our members including those who did not succeed to be steadfast and remember that all is not lost. As per the BCP ideals, culture and practices, the Party is the greater victor,” said the BCP spokesperson Mpho Pheko.
She added: “To the Comrades who won, let’s be magnanimous and embrace all our fellow party members including those who were not successful and those who did not vote for.”
Pheko added: “We wish to apologize to all our members who could not vote in some wards, where the polling stations opened later than expected. We further apologize to those who could not vote at all because of the new delimitations which have resulted in relocations to different wards and/or polling stations.”
Pheko further stated: “Despite the logistical challenges, we appreciate all our members for coming out in large numbers to choose their preferred representatives for the 2024 general elections. This is consistent with the BCP’s democratic ideals.”
“We hope that this step demonstrates the BCP’s commitment and preparedness to bringing about meaningful democratic regime change in 2024!” She said “To interested strategic partners, the BCP remains committed to work collaboratively with like-minded progressive forces (that stand for good governance, democratic principles, and accountable leadership,” said Pheko.
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