In other words, they are expected to weather the storm because they may be rightly or wrongly implicated in something that they have not done. Politicians can use their positions and influence to get many things that an ordinary person cannot get for personal gain. They are sometimes oblivious to the dangers that may arise because of their wicked actions. Conversely, they can use their positions to obtain favours for their cronies and if they are lucky, they may go scot-free. On the other hand, their shenanigans may land them in trouble should a new party take over Government in the future.
The president of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Duma Boko has already issued a stern warning to members of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) saying that they will answer for their ‘corrupt actions’ should the UDC assume power after the 2019 general elections. Globally, the name of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi would probably ring a bell if they were to choose a worldwide figure who is renowned for surviving many scandals - political, financial and personal. Former US President, Bill Clinton also survived his alleged sex scandal with Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern. Clinton was subsequently acquitted of perjury and obstruction of justice after a 21-day trial by the senate.
