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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has said that it has completed phase-one of its primary elections.<\/b><\/p>\n

The party said its elections, held on 8th October 2023, form part of its journey towards ushering in a new government.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The BCP said its Central Committee resolved to divide the primary elections into two phases \u2013 with Phase One focusing on constituencies that have been allocated to the BCP.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Below are the results from the party\u2019s Phase One of primary elections involving nine constituencies:<\/p>\n

OKAVANGO WEST<\/p>\n

Kenny Kapinga 2040<\/p>\n

Haidongo Haidongo 888<\/p>\n

NKANGE<\/p>\n

Mothaleemang M. 2203<\/p>\n

Morgan Moseki -1026<\/p>\n

PALAPYE<\/p>\n

Gape T Motswaledi 1364<\/p>\n

Ethel Gampone 787<\/p>\n

OKAVANGO EAST<\/p>\n

Gabatsholwe Disho 1453<\/p>\n

Kabelo Mahupe 994<\/p>\n

Boipuso Mangurunga 476<\/p>\n

Benjamin Keloilwe 128<\/p>\n

KGATLENG CENTRAL<\/p>\n

Tumelo N. Senwelo 648<\/p>\n

Michael Moji 414<\/p>\n

SELIBE-PHIKWE WEST<\/p>\n

Reuben Kaizer 1061<\/p>\n

Professor Brothers Malema 520<\/p>\n

GAMALETE<\/p>\n

Boniface Mabeo 1995<\/p>\n

Donald Keakile 1053<\/p>\n

Godfrey Moduka 644<\/p>\n

SELIBE-PHIKWE EAST<\/p>\n

Kgoberego Nkawana 1000<\/p>\n

Dimpho Mashaba 679<\/p>\n

NGAMI CONSTITUENCY<\/p>\n

Phillimon Arone 1857<\/p>\n

Mpoke Pro Karapo 1232<\/p>\n

Jerson N Kazombung 552<\/p>\n

The party said it congratulated all the candidates (both parliamentary and council candidates) for participating in the primary elections reaffirming the BCP\u2019s commitment to democracy and good governance.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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,\u201d said the BCP spokesperson Mpho Pheko.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cTo the Comrades who won, let\u2019s be magnanimous and embrace all our fellow party members including those who were not successful and those who did not vote for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pheko added: \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pheko further stated: \u201cDespite 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\u2019s democratic ideals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope that this step demonstrates the BCP\u2019s commitment and preparedness to bringing about meaningful democratic regime change in 2024!\u201d She said \u201cTo 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,\u201d said Pheko.<\/p>\n

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