BPP postpones constitutional review conference

The party’s secretary-general, Mmantlha Sankoloba, announced the decision in a statement issued following a central committee meeting. The BPP stated its leadership resolved to defer the conference after carefully considering views and recommendations received from members during nationwide consultations on the proposed constitutional amendments. “The postponement is intended to ensure broader participation, adequate preparation and a more inclusive constitutional review process that reflects the aspirations of the membership,” Sankoloba said in the statement.

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