BPF’s over-reliance on the Khama magic

The late Sir Seretse Khama and the late Sethomo Masisi were at the helm of government in the trying formative days of Botswana’s sovereignty. For 10 years (2008-2018) Khama and Masisi seemed to have been brought together by destiny. Theirs sounded like a political relationship made in heaven and in turbulent times, Khama counted on Masisi‘s unfailing love and loyalty.

Actually, Masisi was always towering head and shoulders above the rest of the pack in cheer leading and parrying criticisms levelled against Khama. He was the champion and face of Khama’s pet projects. As planned on April 1, 2018 Khama was too happy to step down a year before the expiry of his last term proper and in line with the constitutional provision of automatic succession and the wishes of his mentor, Masisi took the oath of office as the fifth President of the Republic of Botswana.