“The person who I nominated to be my successor, as soon as he took office became very autocratic, very intolerant and it has led to a decline in the democratic credentials that we have a reputation for.” Botswana MokgweetsiMasisi IanKhama
Khama, whose father led the southern African country to independence, has accused Masisi of becoming an autocrat and threatening the country’s reputation as a beacon of stability in a troubled continent.
This year the BDP will come face to face with the opposition coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change . Khama ruled from 2008 to 2018 and handed power to his chosen successor Masisi after completing two terms — the maximum allowed by the constitution.
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