Khama consulted Boko on VP preference

Friday, November 21, 2014

The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Duma Boko has confirmed that President Ian Khama had consulted him prior to the appointment of the Vice President to seek his opinion.

“He did ask me about my view and how I feel,” said Boko, who is also the president of the coalition, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).

Boko said he furnished the president with the names of his preferred candidates and gave reasons. However, he said he could not disclose them.

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