Balopi tipped to replace Masisi

Balopi at BDP rally PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Balopi at BDP rally PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) secretary general, Mpho Balopi is reportedly securing greater support within influential structures of the ruling party for a bid to climb up the Cabinet ladder.

Authoritative sources told Mmegi this week that Balopi’s goal is to ultimately be vice presidency by 2024, which by law would set him up as the next president under the country’s automatic succession statutes.

Balopi was highly influential in delivering a resounding victory for the BDP and President Mokgweetsi Masisi, the two men seen as close allies in the new sphere of influence in the ruling party.

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