Batswana decry self-interest of politicians but continue to support the ruling party

26 Sep 2014 Botswana

If elections were held in June or July 2014, the majority of Batswana would have voted for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) would consolidate its position as the strongest opposition party. The coalition of opposition parties, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) would have won 13%. The coalition consists of the Botswana Movement for Democracy (which broke away from the ruling party), the Botswana National Front and the Botswana People's Party.

If elections were held in June or July 2014, the majority of Batswana would have voted for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) would consolidate its position as the strongest opposition party. The coalition of opposition parties, the Umbrella for
Democratic Change (UDC) would have won 13%. The coalition consists of the Botswana Movement for Democracy (which broke away from the ruling party), the Botswana National Front and the Botswana People's Party.

The Afrobarometer survey, conducted at a time when the country is heading towards the general elections in October, sheds light on citizen views on democracy and elections, among other issues.

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Language

English

Topics

Democracy, freedom, and citizen engagement Institutions, leadership, and governance

Keywords

Elections Governance

Countries

Botswana