13 Mar 2017

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) deputy secretary general, Mr Shaw Kgathi says his party is out to reconstruct and strengthen party structures ahead of the 2019 general elections.

He said this in an interview after the Letswapo Region General Meeting held at Palapye Community hall on Saturday.

The party President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama addressed members at the meeting themed Re Isa Botswana Pele! Moving Botswana Forward.

Some party members came bearing gifts of maize and sweet reed for President Khama.

Mr Kgathi said the gathering was one of a series of team building meetings where members were also reminded on constitutional issues and also a platform to solve issues.

He said it was the President’s third time to visit the region.

Mr Kgathi also Minister of Defence, Justice and Security and MP for Bobonong said such meetings helped the party assess the effectiveness of regional structures, important for the party’s sustenance.

He said they were satisfied that the structure were active and were also delighted with the number of members who turned-up for the in-house meeting.

Mr Kgathi said the good turnout was an indication that members were keen to move the party forward.

He said members were concerned with losing Palapye council bye elections, one of their strongholds and wanted to see change in the 2019 general elections.

He said all regions were preparing ahead of the 2019 elections, noting that the BDP agenda was packed.

Mr Kgathi said the party was also preparing for the Women’s Wing national congress slated for March 17-18 in Maun and would be an elective congress.

Member of the Central Committee (MCC) for Letswapo Region, Dr Unity Down commended members for their commitment to ensure that the meeting was a success.

She said the party leadership had found it fit to check on BDP members as that afforded them an opportunity to discuss issues likely to strengthen the party.
Dr Dow urged BDP members to take heed of such meetings. ENDS