
President Mokgweetsi Masisi outsmarted Pelonomi Venson Moitoi to come through the centre and seize the nomination of the Central Region — an endorsement that to most was sure bet for Venson-Moitoi to get. A Central region endorsement was expected to inspire Venson-Moitoi’s campaign for leadership of the party and country – moreso that she enjoys the support of former President Ian Khama – the paramount chief of Bangwato whose power and influence is predominant throughout the central district. Khama triggered this revolt but lost control of it in a tragicomic farce in his own backyard when Venson-Moitoi lost by 49 votes to 86. Now the whole region and close political observers across the country have been thrown into a soul searching feat to determine what could have gone so terribly wrong with her campaign. A meeting – called by elders in the region; a structure that does not exist in the party – is set for today (Sunday) at Lady Khama Centre to deal with get to the bottom of this debacle. Will Khama attend? Former President Ian Khama, who was not present at last weekend regional congress, is expected to attend the Sunday event and address members of the…