Which political party led Bechuanaland’s government before Botswana became independent?

The political party that led Bechuanaland’s government before the country achieved independence was the Bechuanaland Democratic Party (BDP), which was founded in 1962 and later became known as the Botswana Democratic Party.12

Led by Sir Seretse Khama, the BDP won the elections that allowed Bechuanaland to become self-governing in 1965, with Khama serving as prime minister. Following this period of self-governance, the country gained full independence as the Republic of Botswana in 1966, at which time Khama became its first president.132