Khama employs divide-and-rule tactic?

BDP insiders, especially those associated with the Barata-Phathi faction, have dismissed the deal between Khama and DK as a non-starter.

Ahead of the general elections on October 16, Khama is reported to have held a secret meeting with his rival DK in Kanye where the two reportedly agreed to end their rivalry or open attacks on each other.Sources say Khama and his inner circle are merely implementing their strategy of divide-and-rule in an endeavour to contain their 'nemesis' which is in control of the party after Barata-Phathi swept the boards in the central committee elections last July.The strategy is to foment a cleavage between Kwelagobe and his faction and win him over to Khama and his inner circle of advisors."On the surface of it, it appears 'DK' is gearing for peace in the party, but some frustrated members of the Barata-Phathi faction fear that since 'DK' has always been targeted by Khama, the latest machinations could be a ploy to totally isolate him as the leader of his faction," said one source.