Members of the Botswana Democratic Party are biting their nails and have got the collywobbles as the diamond-rich country heads for its most hotly contested election on Wednesday.
Now it is up to more than 900 000 registered voters to decide the fate of their government on Wednesday.The BDP finds itself in a fierce election showdown against those who used to wear its trademark red colour. Khama left BDP following a fall-out with his successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, amid internal political strife, and joined BPF.Meanwhile, the BDP is also facing competition from the Alliance for Progressives which is led by a former member of the BDP, Ndaba Gaolathe.
The latter party might still lose votes because it was under its ticket that Khama passed his alleged strict policies. Khama is believed to be expecting his party to garner votes in this area out of loyalty to him and his brother, Tshekedi Khama, who recently left BDP and joined him at BPF.Botswana has 57 directly contested parliamentary constituencies and for an outright win to become the majority party, parties must win at least 29 constituency seats.
Possibilities of a hung Parliament, a formal coalition between UDC and BPF, and the AP being the kingmaker have not been ruled out.Last Wednesday evening was probably the day Botswana recorded the highest viewer rating and listenership as four presidential hopefuls locked horns in a debate where they unpacked their manifestos and got grilled.
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