Bangwato Okay Khama BDP Exit

Former president Ian Khama addressing people during his meeting at Serowe show ground over weekend PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG..
Former president Ian Khama addressing people during his meeting at Serowe show ground over weekend PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG..

SEROWE: A throng of Bangwato tribesmen and women have given their Paramount Chief and past immediate State president, Ian Khama the green light to leave the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

This follows what Khama himself described as “unbearable and tumultuous relationship” with his former protégé, President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his administration.

In particular, Khama said he was irked by the current crop of the BDP’s leaders for allegedly breaking the provisions of the party constitution. He perceived the new leaders to be ruling with impunity and possessing undemocratic tendencies. He particularly mentioned President Masisi and Vice President and party chairman, Slumber Tsogwane as leading troublemakers.

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