Kgosi Serogola Seretse on Saturday, Sir Seretse Khama Day, laid a wreath at the tomb of Botswana's first President, Sir Seretse Khama at the royal cemetery in Serowe.
Kgosi Seretse said he did that in remembrance of Sir Seretse Khamas deeds as he laid a foundation for democracy and economic development for the country and its people.
Sir Seretse Khama Day is annually observed on July 1, which is the first presidents birthday. It is a public holiday that commemorates the founding of Botswana on the anniversary of his birth date, July 1, 1921.
Kgosi Seretse, who was accompanied by various congregations and other dikgosi at the main kgotla, said Sir Seretse Khamas commitment to the peace and stability of this country would always be remembered.
"It was his determination that ensured Botswana became the success story that it is today with high levels of economic growth, peace and stability," he said.
However, he expressed disappointment over the poor turn up at the main kgotla. He was also concerned about some people who called themselves, boora Khama, who came to the kgotla and went to the royal cemetery to lay a wreath without his consent.
Kgosi Seretse said some tribesmen disrespected him and did as they pleased at his kgotla. He warned the said perpetrators that would not tolerate the disrespect, adding that maturity helped a person to understand that differences in perspective broadened understanding. He also urged pastors to focus on preaching the Bible and desist from entangling themselves in party politics, which he said had divided many communities.
Pastors who were present at the commemoration prayed for rain and against accidents, gender based violence, drug abuse and diseases.
Sir Seretse Khama became the president at independence in 1966 and ruled until his death in 1980.
Source : BOPA
Author : Tshiamiso Mosetlha
