Ø Accused of appointing his close associates Ø We must condemn the playing of the tribal card – Balopi PHILLIMON MMESO phillimonm@thepatriot.co.bw Some elders within the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) are said to have called on President Mokgweetsi Masisi to reduce the speed at which he wants to undo everything that his predecessor has done, especially purging those in the security agencies. BDP Secretary General Mpho Balopi has condemned insinuations that President Masisi is appointing people from the southern part, saying it is dangerous for the country as it promotes regionalism and tribalism. “As the BDP we strongly condemn that we cannot allow people to play the regional and tribal card because people are appointed on their abilities and capabilities and for some to think that it is based on the geographical area they come from is very unfortunate,” he said. Making his point, Balopi said that the issue must be nabbed before it can tarnish the country as Batswana are interrelated. Highly placed sources within the ruling party have revealed that some former army officers and party elders within the party have warned that Masisi must tread carefully with how he is treating former President Khama and handling the…