As the much-anticipated Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primary elections, known as Bulela Ditswe, draw nearer, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has announced that more aspiring candidates have been excluded.

Masisi made the announcement this afternoon during a press briefing at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) before his trip to Las Vegas. He explained that he was late for the briefing due to attending a BDP Central Committee meeting where the fate of the aspiring candidates was decided. "The list of participants has been further reduced today because some individuals breached our code and were disqualified from participating, although they remain party members. By entering the race, they agreed to abide by the rules, and failing to do so results in disqualification," Masisi stated.

He also announced that Bulela Ditswe will be held at the end of June or the first week of July.