The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has characterized its vetting procedure as a necessary yet challenging endeavor aimed at upholding discipline and equality within the party's ranks.

Despite some unexpected outcomes during the vetting process, BDP spokesperson Kagelelo Kentse emphasizes its significance in maintaining party principles. Kentse highlighted individuals like Odirile Sento (Vee Mampeezy) in Gaborone Central, Jeffery Sibisibi in Molepolole, Sadique Kebonang in Lobatse, and Reaboka Mbulawa in Maun East, who were surprisingly excluded from candidacy due to the imperative nature of adhering to party values.

Although not all members were individually informed of the reasons for their exclusion, Kentse asserts that the majority would concur with the party's decisions. However, these outcomes have drawn criticism from both within the BDP and opposition parties, labeling the process as undemocratic.

"We understand that the opposition closely watches our primaries, hoping for weak candidates they can defeat in the general elections," remarked Kentse. "But following the primaries, we will emerge as a stronger, more unified party, poised for victory in the general elections."

Before the primaries, certain BDP members faced accusations of violating party regulations by prematurely campaigning and leveraging financial resources for advantage. This conduct elicited discontent among loyal party members who advocated for open campaigning accessible to all members, regardless of financial status.