The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Botswana’s opposition coalition led by Duma Boko, has emerged victorious in the recent elections. This victory marks the end of the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) long-standing rule, which has governed the country since its independence in 1966.
This momentous change serves as a powerful reminder to entrenched regimes across the continent that power is transient. True leadership is rooted in humility and service. The inability to recognize the winds of change only highlights the fragility of unchecked power.
To the people of Botswana, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for the future under this new administration. May President-elect Duma Boko and his government uphold and strengthen the democratic values that this election has so clearly embodied. The world watches with admiration and hope that the spirit of unity and progress will guide Botswana into an era of renewed promise and development.