Humanity First | When Politics Breaks People

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) stands at a perilous crossroads after what was meant to be a democratic celebration turned into political chaos. A weekend elective congress that should have united the party instead split it even further — with rival factions fighting for control and legitimacy. But beyond the headlines and power struggles lies a deeper question: how do ordinary citizens fare when political storms like this one shake the foundation of leadership? Political disarray doesn’t just destabilise institutions; it erodes public trust, weakens service delivery, and leaves citizens disillusioned. In the end, it’s not just the party that suffers — it’s the people.