The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is the governing conservative party in Botswana. Its chairman is Daniel Kwelagobe.
BDP was shaped by Sir Seretse Khama, who is celebrated for nurturing the economic and political success of Botswana. The party's base is in the traditional Setswana communities, and it was sometimes referred to as "the Chief's party" (referring to Sir Seretse Khama). At the last election, the party won 53.26% of popular votes and 45 out of 57 seats. BDP candidate Ian Khama is the current President of Botswana.
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