Africa-Press – Botswana. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has launched a reconciliation initiative, which on August 23 will see a delegation meet with Kgosi Khama IV, his uncles, and village elders in Serowe.
This follows the successful response to the party’s request for a meeting.
During a press conference on Tuesday in Gaborone, BDP Secretary General, Mr Kentse Rammidi clarified that the meeting would take place at the Institute of Health Sciences hall to ensure legal compliance.
He said the move to hold discussions at a different place other than the Kgotla without party regalia was to respect traditional customs and government protocols.
Mr Rammidi explained that the decision came after new party leadership reflected on past events and recognised that certain actions had not been handled appropriately.
He recounted that when tensions arose between the government and Kgosi Khama IV, Bangwato sought to convene a meeting at the Kgotla to resolve the issues. However, their request was denied.
He stressed that the Kgotla was a cornerstone of democracy, serving as a forum for resolving disputes and fostering reconciliation.
Furthermore, he stated that the party had chosen to apologise to Kgosi Khama IV, noting that he had not pursued legal action regarding the matter.
While some cases are already before the courts, Mr Rammidi remained confident that justice would be served.
He added that BDP president Mr Mpho Balopi has already met with the Matsheka family and Kgosi Mosadi of Gamalete to extend apologies.
Addressing other concerns, Mr Rammidi urged the media to verify their reports, warning against spreading unfounded stories that could be exaggerated and harm individuals and their families. He cautioned that such misinformation had, in some countries, led to mob justice.
Mr Rammidi also clarified that the forensic audit was not targeted solely at BDP members but was intended to identify and assess corruption across government departments.
He urged the public to refrain from finger-pointing and accusations, stressing that justice must take its course, and that BDP remained adamant that the audit was conducted professionally.
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