Africa-Press – Botswana. Former Member of Parliament for Mogoditshane, Sedirwa Kgoroba, remains as outspoken as ever. Known for his fiery self-made video commentaries, Kgoroba rarely holds back, especially when it comes to President Advocate Duma Boko. In this exclusive interview, he sits down with staffer, Daniel Chida, as he explains why he left the opposition coalition, his stance on political leadership in Botswana, and what lies ahead for him politically.
We haven’t spoken since the change of government. How have you been?
I am good and still the same man you knew before and after elections, nothing has changed much, thank you.
You left the AP after it joined UDC. What was your main problem?
The main reason why I could not join UDC with the AP team is because I will never agree with Boko’s leadership style. So, I knew that our constitution gives all the powers to the President, and when you have a dictatorial president who doesn’t take other people’s advice and a phadimoga jaaka o bona a phadimoga jaana, you know you will never be able to bring the change that you promise people.
Do you hate Boko?
I don’t hate him but I don’t agree with his leadership style. Personally I don’t have anything against him.
How about Khama, tell us your relationship with him?
I have a problem with his leadership style too and the way he led this country. He is a dictator, narcissist and can never change. Lo re lo ojwa lo sale metsi.If you were to turn back the years, would you consider joining AP/UDC?
No, I cannot, the only time I could join them is when they are led by Ndaba Gaolathe as the UDC President, not as is the case now. Even if AP can leave UDC I cannot leave my party for it because both parties are more of the same in terms of governance and democratic ideals, I am ok with BCP. Ndaba and Dumelang Saleshando are the same, I cannot leave coca cola for coke.
Let’s now shift to your new home the BCP, what can you say about it?
BCP is a formidable party and I like the way they do things, it’s democratic. The only challenge they are facing is spreading their wings into the southern part of the country because that is where they are not strong.
Looking at the number of seats the party has in Parliament, do you see it in government in the next elections?
It is possible that they may take the government but to be honest they cannot do that alone. BCP needs the BDP to form a coalition or pact because of balances. BCP is weak in areas where BDP is strong and going into elections as a coalition they may help each other with numbers and take government.Who do you recommend to take over the party leadership after Saleshando?
Right now it is difficult to tell who should take over because I may be seen as giving an influence but I don’t see anybody stepping into Saleshando’s shoes that is why it is important for BCP to take over the government in 2029 by hook or crook. The coalition with BDP is very important because after Saleshando the BCP is going to lose value without him. There are many leaders there like Obuseng, Gobotswang, Dow, Lucas but none of them will come to the level of appealing to the public like Saleshando.
What is your future in politics?
I don’t intend to contest elections any further but I will continue with my role in politics by holding the government accountable in my personal capacity and I am at peace and enjoy doing that. I will continue being the people’s advocate.Former Member of Parliament for Mogoditshane, Sedirwa Kgoroba, remains as outspoken as ever. Known for his fiery self-made video commentaries, Kgoroba rarely holds back, especially when it comes to President Advocate Duma Boko. In this exclusive interview, he sits down with staffer, Daniel Chida, as he explains why he left the opposition coalition, his stance on political leadership in Botswana, and what lies ahead for him politically.
We haven’t spoken since the change of government. How have you been?
I am good and still the same man you knew before and after elections, nothing has changed much, thank you.
You left the AP after it joined UDC. What was your main problem?
The main reason why I could not join UDC with the AP team is because I will never agree with Boko’s leadership style. So, I knew that our constitution gives all the powers to the President, and when you have a dictatorial president who doesn’t take other people’s advice and a phadimoga jaaka o bona a phadimoga jaana, you know you will never be able to bring the change that you promise people.
Do you hate Boko?
I don’t hate him but I don’t agree with his leadership style. Personally I don’t have anything against him.
How about Khama, tell us your relationship with him?
I have a problem with his leadership style too and the way he led this country. He is a dictator, narcissist and can never change. Lo re lo ojwa lo sale metsi.If you were to turn back the years, would you consider joining AP/UDC?
No, I cannot, the only time I could join them is when they are led by Ndaba Gaolathe as the UDC President, not as is the case now. Even if AP can leave UDC I cannot leave my party for it because both parties are more of the same in terms of governance and democratic ideals, I am ok with BCP. Ndaba and Dumelang Saleshando are the same, I cannot leave coca cola for coke.
Let’s now shift to your new home the BCP, what can you say about it?
BCP is a formidable party and I like the way they do things, it’s democratic. The only challenge they are facing is spreading their wings into the southern part of the country because that is where they are not strong.
Looking at the number of seats the party has in Parliament, do you see it in government in the next elections?
It is possible that they may take the government but to be honest they cannot do that alone. BCP needs the BDP to form a coalition or pact because of balances. BCP is weak in areas where BDP is strong and going into elections as a coalition they may help each other with numbers and take government.Who do you recommend to take over the party leadership after Saleshando?
Right now it is difficult to tell who should take over because I may be seen as giving an influence but I don’t see anybody stepping into Saleshando’s shoes that is why it is important for BCP to take over the government in 2029 by hook or crook. The coalition with BDP is very important because after Saleshando the BCP is going to lose value without him. There are many leaders there like Obuseng, Gobotswang, Dow, Lucas but none of them will come to the level of appealing to the public like Saleshando.
What is your future in politics?
I don’t intend to contest elections any further but I will continue with my role in politics by holding the government accountable in my personal capacity and I am at peace and enjoy doing that. I will continue being the people’s advocate.
Source: TheVoiceBW
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