President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Botswana president-elect Duma Boko and its citizens on the success of the recently concluded elections.
Boko leads the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition, which emerged victorious in the recently held elections and dethroned the Botswana Democratic Party, which has been in power for 58 years.
RAMAPHOSA CONGRATULATES BOTSWANA’S PRESIDENT-ELECT
During a telephone call on Saturday, 2 November, Ramaphosa commended the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition on its success in the election under the leadership of President-elect Boko.
President Ramaphosa also welcomed the immediate establishment of transitional plans between the outgoing administration led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi and the incoming administration of President Boko.
“The success of the elections in our sister nation and the seamless transition that is already underway affirms the demonstration of democratic maturity in our region and on our continent.
“As South Africa, we look forward to deepening our fraternal relations and cooperation with the Republic of Botswana, with outcomes that will benefit both our nations,” said President Ramaphosa.
Following the historic victory, congratulations from other world leaders and politicians have been pouring in for Duma Boko who holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Botswana and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Harvard Law School, where he specialised in constitutional and human rights law.
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