Of possible reasons behind SoE and conspiracy theories

There was furore as to the real reasons behind the declaration since the Public Health Act was found adequate in dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Outside of the public eye and debate as to why SoE in the first place, there seems to be a conspiracy theory as to why it may have been necessary in the first place. Going by this theory, COVID-19 seems to have been the perfect opportunity to deal with former president Ian Khama once and for all.