Khama Decries Another Snub By Masisi Admin

Ian Khama PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Ian Khama PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Private Secretary to the President and Secretary to Cabinet, Carter Morupisi has defended former president Ian Khama’s non-invitation to the fallen heroes commemoration that was held Wednesday at the Three Chiefs monument on Gaborone.

Khama, a former Botswana Defence Force (BDF) commander, was not invited to the commemoration of the fallen heroes, while all former commanders were present in a move that has rubbed salt to an already itchy relationship. On the day, Khama accompanied by Member of Parliament for Nata/Gweta Polson Majaga went to lay the wreath for the fallen heroes at Extension 14 cemetery for the 15 members of the BDF.

This sparked yet another debate that this is one of Presient Mokgweetsi Masisi’s decision to sideline his predecessor.

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