Don�t defy your president - Masisi

Friday, July 07, 2017

TONOTA: Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi has pleaded with thousands of party diehards not to defy President Ian Khama through their voting patterns.

Speaking at the ruling Botswana Democratic Party's (BDP) 37th elective congress here, Masisi reminded the congress that as Khama has spoken, "remember to do his wish as he steps down from both party and state presidency."

Khama has openly declared his strong support for Masisi in his chairmanship re-election bid. He (Khama) has used party official functions to express his undying support for his deputy.

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Don�t defy your president - Masisi

TONOTA: Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi has pleaded with thousands of party diehards not to defy President Ian Khama through their voting patterns.

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