Khama nips barata-phathi in the bud

Khama has since realised that the Barata-Phathi are serious about their plans and it would not help the situation to fight fire with fire.

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) insiders said Khama is now approaching Barata-Phathi Members of Parliament (MPs) individually.  Khama is said to have been charming during his meetings with the individual MPs. The idea is to convince them not to leave the BDP.  By approaching the MPs individually, Khama also intends to divide Barata-Phathi.  A BDP member said Khama does not want to talk  to Barata-Phathi as a group because it would seem as if he recognises the mavericks.