Masisi: The reformist President :: Mmegi Online

There are many indications that President Mokgweetsi Masisi is going to deviate from the hard stance adopted by former president Ian Khama. He does not seem content with operating under his former boss' shadow anymore. Rather he is creating an impression that he is his own man. Mmegi Staff Writer RYDER GABATHUSE analyses

FRANCISTOWN: It may be too early to celebrate. But when he was vice president (VP) under Khama’s administration, there were fears that by appointing Masisi, as his deputy, Khama had replicated himself or his character. The two exhibited striking similarities in their leadership styles. Khama’s friends were Masisi’s allies and equally enemies of Khama were Masisi’s foes.

From his days as commander of the army, Khama’s hatred for the private media was very clear. His unrelenting attitude years later, as the State president, could only confirm his rigidity and unwillingness to let the media enjoy its unpolluted space without government interference.

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