Former President Ian Khama is a man for fighting for survival and relevance and for that he will enlist everything – from seeking emotional sympathy and using those close to him to fight his battles – even if previously they were on opposing ends. Luckily for him, those fighting from his corner share the same dislike of Khama’s own appointed successor – Mokgweetsi Masisi – who seemingly has gone against the script Khama had assumed he would follow. Instead of honouring and worshipping Khama, Masisi is asking for more respect for his office and person from his predecessor. Khama had hoped that Masisi would appoint his younger brother Tshekedi as his vice – putting him in line to protect Khamas’ interests and prolong Khamas influence in the presidency as potential successor. Masisi refused to offer such and in not appointing one of his leading key campaigners Moyo Guma to at least a cabinet post – he created a political rival. Both seemingly won over Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi to put at the top to dethrone Masisi in the upcoming Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) elections for Presidential candidate. It was all along assumed that it would be easy for Khama and Moitoi to…