The conference scheduled for July 2026 in Mogoditshane signals a deliberate shift by the party to tighten its internal democratic processes following past electoral challenges. BCP secretary-general Goretetse Kekgonegile said the upcoming elective conference will be conducted under a revised constitutional framework that reflects the collective will of the party’s membership. He said the move follows months of structured consultations, internal debate and reaffirmed resolutions by the party’s leadership structures.
According to Kekgonegile, the foundation for the July 2026 elective conference was laid in December last year when the party convened a constitution review meeting in Francistown. He said the gathering was driven by a clear vision to modernise the party’s governance systems and ensure that future leadership contests are orderly, credible and transparent. “The party reviewed its constitution in December in Francistown with a vision, plan and decision to proceed to an elective conference under the new constitution,” said Kekgonegile.
As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and…
