Why Masisi, Khama feud is taking so long :: Mmegi Online

It has been 11 months now since it has been talk and no action between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor, Ian Khama. Why has it seemingly been difficult for the two to meet and resolve their differences amicably? Lately, Khama has taken shared his troubles with the Masisi administration across the borders perhaps in endeavour to seek sympathy on the global stage. Mmegi Staff Writer RYDER GABATHUSE finds out why the feud between the two took so long to peter out

FRANCISTOWN: There is definitely more than meets the eye between Masisi and Khama. Their fighting cannot just stop. Week in and week out the former allies clash over a number of issues.

Equally, the supporters of the two statesmen have known no peace, more so that Khama has thrown his weight behind Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi who has broken party protocols to challenge Masisi for party presidency next month.

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