Botswana: The war of words between Masisi and Khama is heating up

Cape Town – There is no lost love between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and former President Ian Khama. The last fight took place after Masisi informed Khama that he had been relieved of his duties as Vision 2036 Vision Champion.

Carter Muropisi, Permanent Secretary to the President, sent a letter to Khama:

"I was instructed by her Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana, Mr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, to inform you duly that he has made the decision to relive the position of Champion of Vision Council 2016. For the avoidance of doubt, please note that Upon receipt of this press release, you are immediately relieved of Champion of the Vision 2036 Council. Excellency expresses its gratitude for the role you have played in the above position and wishes you the best success in your future endeavors. "

Khama came out with flaming guns, highlighting inconsistencies regarding his withdrawal from the post and noting the "vindictive nature" of the Masisi presidency, writing:

"It was unclear in your correspondence that you initially stated that I am relieved of the position of champion and that in the following sentence you write immediately relieved as a champion who suggests reinstatement that contradicts the original sentence. howeverI will then badume, on the basis of the vindictive nature of your scheme, that the real intention is to remove me from office. Champion by the outgoing president. If it's a spelling error, this reflects a comedy of typical mistakes of yourself, as well as not to address me properly. "

Khama's response then criticized Masisi's "child tactics" of attempting to remove him from office. This exchange comes after Khama announced that he would back the opposition against Botswana's ruling Democratic Party in the upcoming elections in the country.