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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Despite the close ties between the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Zimbabwe\u2019s ruling party ZANU-PF, neither the BDP nor President Mokgweetsi Masisi have sent a congratulatory message to ZANU-PF following the controversial re-election of Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe\u2019s recent presidential elections. Sources within the BDP suggest that concerns over the fairness of the election have contributed to the hesitation.<\/b><\/p>\n

President Masisi and Mnangagwa are considered close allies, but the BDP is reportedly divided on whether President Masisi or the party should issue a message of congratulations. Observer missions from the US Embassy in Zimbabwe, the UK embassy, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expressed concerns about the conduct and fairness of the election.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is still consultation within government and the party as to whether a statement should be issued or not. The party is also trying to take its time to see how best they can proceed. You do not want to have President Masisi being brought in the same light of what Mnangagwa is accused of,\u201d stated a high-ranking BDP member.<\/p>\n

During the 2018 Zimbabwean presidential elections, claims of irregularities also surfaced. However, President Masisi and some BDP members attended President Mnangagwa\u2019s inauguration.<\/p>\n

BDP spokesperson Kagelelo Kentse mentioned that the party had dispatched an observer mission to Zimbabwe, and a comprehensive report would be presented to the party\u2019s leadership before any official statement is made.<\/p>\n

In contrast, South Africa\u2019s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), has already issued a statement in support of ZANU-PF.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Botswana. Despite the close ties between the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Zimbabwe\u2019s ruling party ZANU-PF, neither the BDP nor President Mokgweetsi Masisi have sent a congratulatory message to ZANU-PF following the controversial re-election of Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe\u2019s recent presidential elections. 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