Khama will not seek third term-OP

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President Ian Khama has quickly reacted to the suggestion made by Assistant Minister, Oliphant Mfa that he should rule for 15 years instead of the maximum 10 under the Constitution. Mfa made the call citing the cost of maintaining an ex-president.

In an interview with Mmegi yesterday, the Assistant Minister said that it is very costly for a small country such as Botswana with a small budget, to maintain retirement homes for three former presidents.

As a result, he said that he wanted the constitution to be amended to allow Khama to remain in office until 2023 and not 2018 under the current law.

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