Botswana political parties urged to maintain unity on electoral reform proposals

He warned that submitting individual proposals could undermine the consensus reached during the All-Party Conference on electoral reform. Mohwasa stated that the government is committed to these reforms, viewing them as crucial for strengthening democracy, public confidence, and national stability. He explained that the government initiated the reform process to create a system that more accurately reflects the will of Batswana in election outcomes.

The government invited all registered political parties to participate, with invitations issued on July 16, 2026, and a reminder on July 23 for proposal submissions. All registered political parties convened at Ave Maria on August 3 for the All-Party Conference, where they agreed that priority reforms should be presented to Parliament as a single, unified package. Over 10 proposals were considered, and parties agreed to prioritize reforms not requiring constitutional amendments for quicker implementation, while more extensive reforms undergo further consideration.