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Tsogwane eyes presidency

Friday, September 02, 2022 | 1330 Views |

Now that he has retained the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairpersonship, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane feels more confident than ever that his elevation to President is guaranteed.

Masisi will obviously seek re-election for his second and last term in 2024, but at the moment Tsogwane is the heir apparent set to take over when Masisi relinquishes his duties in 2028.

If he manages to retain his VP and BDP chairmanship until 2028, Tsogwane will lead the BDP to the 2029 general election as party president, exactly 30 years since he made his debut in Parliament.

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Tsogwane eyes presidency

Now that he has retained the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairpersonship, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane feels more confident than ever that his elevation to President is guaranteed.