Arafat Khan

“Members of the BNF, UDC and the nation at large are advised that the FearFokol brand is my personal brand. FearFokol is not a faction. It has never been a faction and will never be one. I remain Mr FearFokol in order to disarm the detractors of the BNF and the UDC, an undertaking is hereby made to cease and desist, forthwith, from using the FearFokol slogan.”

“For those who follow South African politics, they will be aware that the FearFokol slogan is being used as a political campaign slogan by politicians such as Minister Fikile Mbalula and Julius Malema of the EFF. Such politicians have used the FearFokol slogan to brand themselves for their militant, radical and robust approach to politics.”

“Some of the initiatives include: Support to primary schools through rewards/incentives to excelling students, donation of school uniform, ICT equipment and learning aids to create a conducive learning environment and improve school results; internal road infrastructure to ease movement of people in Molepolole North; and setting up of Fire Services to ensure safety to property and creation of jobs.”

“As a community leader, especially during my stint as a Councillor and bona-fide resident of Molepolole North, I have been involved in various community projects and initiatives that have been transformational in nature.”

“We are a nation and a community on the brink of despair and hopelessness. No one can say what the future will bring, but we may assert with confidence that UDC will bring about transformation and restore your confidence in the State and the tenets of democracy and rule of law.”

“And none of us can ever forget that glorious band of men and women who, without tacking the consequences, have laid down their young lives or spent their bright youth in suffering and torment in utter protest against the successive BDP regimes and equally built and sustained progressive politics in Molepolole North Constituency,” the former Councillor for Borakalalo Ward in the same constituency.”

“Many of the giants of old are not with us and we of a later day, standing on an eminence of their creation, may often decry their enduring legacy. How can we forget them or the great work they did in laying the foundations of progressive politics in Molepolole?”

“I am ready to take on the responsibility of ensuring that our financial systems are robust enough to support the party’s growth and its ultimate goal of consolidating state power.”

“The BNF has a legacy of resilience. We have faced challenges, but we have always emerged stronger. Our members have stood by this party because they believe in its mission.”

“e must prepare now for 2029. That means securing funding for all the constituencies and wards where we did not win in 2024. We must build strong campaign structures and provide the necessary resources for our candidates to succeed. This is not just about contesting elections; it is about winning them.”

“The BNF belongs to its members, and they must be active participants in ensuring its financial stability. As Treasurer, I will collaborate with regional and constituency Treasurers to come up with innovative ways to raise funds for the movement. Our financial strength will determine our ability to contest and win elections.”

“We need a long-term strategy to ensure that the party can fund its campaigns and activities without financial strain.”

“We can no longer depend solely on contributions from our public representatives. The BNF must establish business ventures that will generate income for the party on a sustainable basis.”

“We must ensure that the BNF is not just strong in selected areas, but across the country. That is why I will work to set up fully functional regional offices, particularly in Maun and Francistown, so that our structures are well supported ahead of the 2029 elections.”

“A party of BNF’s stature must have a permanent home. I pledge to mobilise the necessary resources to ensure that Kopano House is built within my first 100 days in office.”

“I hold Comrade Salakae in the highest regard. He has played a crucial role in ensuring that the party remains financially stable. If he had wished to continue in this role, I would not have contested, out of respect for him and his contribution to the BNF. However, after engaging with the party’s structures and members, I have decided to step forward.”

“Our rich history, built on the ideals of fairness and democracy, deserves to be preserved and strengthened. My mission as Treasurer will be to ensure that our financial resources match our ambitions.”

“For many years, I have dedicated my life to the Botswana National Front. This movement is not just a political party; it is a force for change and social justice.”

“For this he deserves recognition and I will table the motion with hope that all Members of Parliament will support this noble gesture.”

“He laid the foundation and contributed significantly to the eventual change of government. As one of the most educated of his time, he could have chosen to pursue wealth and material gains but he chose the life of opposition politics pursuing the aspirations of the poor and marginalized through the BNF and his political education classes.”