22 Sep 2019

Leader of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Advocate Duma Boko has implored Kgalagadi North constituents to vote in large numbers and in favour of UDC in the upcoming general elections.

Speaking during the launch of the Kgalagadi North prospective parliamentary candidate Mr Phillip Khwae and the eight council hopefuls in Kang on September 21, Adv. Boko said UDC was the party of choice for the majority, given the party’s pledge of sustainable job opportunities and decent wages.

He indicated that UDC was determined to drive the country’s economy and enhance it as part of the efforts to improve the welfare of the citizens.

Adv. Boko said UDC would come up with initiatives geared towards improving the lives of Batswana such the creation of 100 000 jobs in 12 months as he said part of their objective was to open the BCL mine to restore the 20 000 lost jobs.

This, he said, included taking advantage of the country’s rich mineral resources among others pan salts by ensuring that the country positioned itself to handle all the operations involved in the processing of the salt, thereby creating job opportunities in the country.

He urged constituents to ensure that they directed their votes to Mr Khwae and the council hopefuls to give the UDC mileage to take over power.

He said Kgalagadi District was one of the poverty-stricken regions in which he said the voters were bestowed with power to choose the government that would address prevailing challenges in their region.

He described Mr Khwae as an outstanding candidate who could deliberate on national issues confidently.

For his part, UDC publicity secretary, Mr Justin Hunyepa urged Kgalagadi North electorate  to rally behind UDC so as to usher in determined candidates who would advocate for and ensure implementation of greater developments in their constituency.

He also informed them that UDC managed to make it at the Presidential nomination held at High court on Saturday and also lauded them for the support they gave to their party leader.

 The incumbent ward councillor for Kang North, Mr Kemmonye Makatane also appealed to the constituents to vote them so as to continue advocating for more developments.

Kokong/Morwamosu ward councillor, Mr Tuelo Zulu also encouraged the voters to rally behind UDC as he said the party was committed to change people’s lives.

For his part, Mr Khwae promised the constituents that given another opportunity in the coming elections, he would work to the best of his ability together with the councillors to ensure implementation of developments. Ends