Masisi�s tactics ruffle feathers

It should not appear like Masisi is being imposed on the party as that may spark ugly resistance from voters who are already spoiled for choice in a crowded race. It is not in dispute that Masisi’s campaign team, which is apparently championed by businessman-cum-politician, Samson Moyo Guma, has started on the wrong foot. The team has already ruffled many feathers in the party ever since Masisi announced his candidature. This could potentially work against the Vice President.

Masisi recently denied reports that it was Guma who moved him to join the race. Other contenders and their supporters are already grumbling that the playing field is not level as Masisi appears favoured. The Vice President’s opponents for the coveted seat are Botswana’s former envoy to the US Tebelelo Seretse, former cabinet minister Ramadeluka Seretse, MP Biggie Butale, former civic leader Dithapelo Tshotego, Seteng Motalaote and businessman-cum-politician Moemedi Dijeng.