Masisi�s ideal VP

Friday, January 19, 2018

FRANCISTOWN: Without a doubt, Vice President (VP) Mokgweetsi Masisi is a busy man as he prepares to take over the reigns of power from President Ian Khama, come April 1, 2018.

Apparently, the issue of VP that Masisi is currently grappling with has historical precedents. He stands to draw lessons from his predecessors as he battles to determine who succeeds him.

In 1998, when former president, Festus Mogae took office he relied heavily on the late South African political consultant, Professor Lawrence Schlemmer’s recommendation to determine his VP and ultimate successor.

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