The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) suspension saga took a different turn this week after a secret plan was hatched to bring President Ian Khama and members of Barata-Phathi together to smoke the peace pipe. The plan by party treasurer, Satar Dada and chairman Daniel Kwelagobe to bring Khama and legislator Botsalo Ntuane, lawyer Sidney Pilane and political activist Kabo Morwaeng together to talk peace is said to be in its early stages.
This week, the peacemakers were attempting to hold meetings with the warring parties. Although he did not want to give details, Dada confirmed to Mmegi that a process is in motion to convince Khama and the three party members who are targeted for suspension to make peace. "You know we are trying. We always try. As party elders, whenever there is a disagreement within the party, we are always concerned so we try to bring people together to find an amicable solution to the problem," said Dada. He indicated that the process is still in its infancy and he would not want to divulge more information.
