Botswana Democratic Party faces deepening rift over central committee term extension proposal

The Botswana Democratic Party BDP is experiencing growing internal divisions concerning a proposal to extend the central committee's mandate from two to five years. What began as a constitutional submission has escalated into a significant point of contention, revealing mistrust and conflicting interests within the party. The dispute centers on submissions from some regions advocating for substantial amendments to the party's constitution, which some members believe are influenced by certain central committee members. Political observers suggest that such internal disputes could have long-term consequences for the party.