Africa-Press – Botswana. Democracy is an expensive exercise, and so are elections, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has said.
Therefore, he said, during the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) golf day and fundraising dinner on Friday night in Gaborone, the activities were an important fundraising endeavour by his party.
“Let me therefore hasten to recognise and appreciate our friends, all our well-wishers and the business community who have come in numbers to support this fundraising endeavour,” he said.
Dr Masisi said their good gesture was humbling, and that the BDP would forever be indebted to their support.
He said Botswana under the leadership of the BDP was resolute on holding elections every five years despite the costs embedded in the exercise. President Masisi said his party was determined to adhere to the rule of law and strengthen the country’s democratic processes by holding predictable and regular general elections. He said this was to afford every eligible
Motswana an opportunity to have a say on who rules and governs them.
The President said Batswana had over the years proved legitimate belief in the BDP, a gesture that he said the party should pride itself on. “We have managed to hold 12 successful general elections and we look forward to number 13. I am pleased to lead the BDP that is united, trusted, stable and predictable,” he said.
He said BDP thrived on participatory democracy, inclusivity and the rule of law. He also applauded party members for their tireless work across the country to ensure that the party was well-oiled.
He however, cautioned party members that they had a mammoth task of winning the coming general elections in October.
For his part, BDP secretary general, Mr Kavis Kario urged party members to work together to ensure victory at the polls.
He said President Masisi deserved another term of office, as he had done a lot for the country. Mr Kario cited decisions such as COVID-19 lockdowns and the De Beers diamond deal as decisions that required a visionary leader who was not afraid to chart new paths.
“His programmes touch all of the society, and he leads a party with a history of great leaders, Constitution and policies,” he said. Still at the fundraising dinner, a golf ball autographed by President Masisi was bought by one businessman for P350 000. The golf ball was the one that President Masisi used to tee off at the opening of the golf day.
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