'Clandestine' project to oust Masisi uncovered :: Mmegi Online

Former president, Ian Khama’s supporters are reportedly working round the clock on a clandestine project to block incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi from being Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) 2019 presidential candidate. Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE writes that while the Khama group might fail to unseat Masisi, they may cause irreparable damage to the ailing BDP

FRANCISTOWN: This might see Masisi’s dream of enjoying his two five-year statutory presidential terms frustrated from within the party as the Khama supporters are reportedly determined to use their numbers to ‘oust’ the President. They want their preferred presidential candidate to take over and prove that their man, Khama is no pushover.

The BDP is expected to hold an elective congress next year and instead of simply endorsing a candidate in the sitting State and party president, as it has been the norm, this time around, tough contest is expected to determine who wins the day.

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