Why Khama is unlikely to emerge victorious

Khama's behind the scenes moves are shaking the BDP PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Khama's behind the scenes moves are shaking the BDP PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

So, the man who created the Republic of Fear - mind you he was also ruled by his fears, every move he made, it was because he was/is still tormented by his fears - who institutionalised corruption, obliterated dissenting voices, now threatens to liquidate the very party that his father founded.

This is all because it will not let him play with helicopters and the taxpayers’ money.

The truth of the matter is that strong men like former president Ian Khama eventually disappear, but the harm they cause to citizens and society at large is often severe. 

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