GABORONE, Botswana
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has accepted his fate following his party's poor performance in the 2024 General elections.
Speaking to the media this
morning, Masisi said as a presidential candidate he has accepted defeated and
confirmed he has personally called Umbrella for Democratic (UDC) president Duma
Boko to congratulate him.
Masisi said he first made the
call yesterday and another call this morning.
“I will also hand over all
outstanding government matters to the new president so he may address them
after his inauguration. I will continue to serve the interests of my beloved
Botswana within the parameters of our constitution,” Masisi said.Duma Boko
“I promise to do my part to
build a strong country from within and to work with the new administration to ensure
that every citizen has opportunities at their fingertips. I look forward to
attending the inauguration,” Masisi said.
The process of handing over
Government Masisi said will "start tomorrow or as in my discussion with
the president elect, at a time convenient to him.
"We will begin all
administrative work to facilitate the transition, and I assure you that I will
not take any actions to hinder or slow down this process.”
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