Here comes Tshekedi Khama

Tshekedi
Tshekedi

Tshekedi Khama’s decision to stand for the BDP chairman’s position has catapulted him to front runner status with a possible shot at the vice presidency of the country, Mmegi Staff Writer NTIBINYANE NTIBINYANE reports

Its is now official that President Ian Khama’s younger brother Tshekedi Khama has joined the ruling Botswana Democratic Party’s  (BDP) chairmanship race.

Sources close to the younger Khama this week told Mmegi that the minister of Environment and Tourism has announced to his political handlers and inner circle that he has decided to throw his hat in the ring after much cajoling from his supporters.  The BDP is going for a crucial elective congress in July this year.

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