Regime Change? Are We Ready? Is it Possible?
Change is the only constant in nature and the more things change the
more they stay the same. I bet you have heard that a thousand times. It is
without a doubt in my mind that Botswana is tip toeing on the shorelines of a
revolution.
For the 1st time in our political history many are seeing within the
veins of possibility, a "regime change" or at least a dire need to
flip the coin. Change manoeuvres at a snail’s pace, there is no change without
resistance and the past 50 years of Botswana Democratic Party's reign are a
clear testimony to that fact. Resistance which draws its inspiration from the
fear to change i.e fear of the unknown as explained in the Johari Window
model.
The opposition will always present a flashier, glamourous prophecy in a
colourful manifesto exposing the shortcomings of the current kingdom. The
ruling party will always turn to pouring money into public celebrations and
donations. While this crude, traditional medieval method might not be amusing
to the youthful, it seems to captivate the hearts of the senior citizens.
When Burkina Faso’s very own icon late president Upright Man Thomas Sankara’s
reign was brought to an abrupt standstill by his right hand man, the people
believed it would catapult their country to new heights. In 2014/5 the people
of Burkina Faso were burning down the parliament of the very same government
that promised a better living than the self-sufficiency and minimal imperialistic
influence during Sankara,s term. The players might change but the game remains
the same.
Are we ready for a Regime Change? Will the youth of Botswana spear head
the change in 2019 by voting in a new government? Will things change or remain
the same? These are questions we can only throw around as we watch it all
unfold in our march towards 2019.
Change is upon the youth if they want it they can effect it. When looking at the current economic state of every youth, those with qualification and those with none are suffering and only be led to believe there is no money while they can see how reckless the government is spending yet "Gatwe madi ga ao" no money or budget for job creation yet the ruling party promised. If we want change as youth it can happen based on how we are treeated...!
ReplyDeleteIt is truly upon the youth, they hold the cards here. Saleshando learnt the hard way in the last elections when people expected him to swing into the coalition. Lets see see if the joined forces will effect such a change or how the BDP will try to maintain its rule in these trying times.
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