Harare, (New Ziana) – The ruling Zanu PF party has dismissed claims by former Botswana President Ian Khama that it interfered in electoral processes in the region in support of fellow ruling parties.

In statement, Zanu PF spokesperson Farai Marapira said Khama’s accusations, made at an election campaign rally ahead of this month’s polls, were the rantings of a politicians starring defeat.

Botswana goes to the polls at the end of this month. At the rally, Khama labelled Zanu PF a “regional cancer” for allegedly undermining democracy across Southern Africa through its perceived support for other ruling parties.

Marapira denied Zanu PF interfered in elections in neighbouring countries, and accused Khama of being a stooge of the West engaged in regime change efforts in the region. He also said the ex-President was unpopular in his country, and will most likely lose the upcoming elections.

“Nothing pleases us more than seeing lackeys and lapdogs of imperialism in sixes and sevens as they see their neo-colonialist agenda blown to smithereens by the resurgent winds of pan Africanism sweeping across mother Africa.

“To blame Zanu PF for your lack of ideological soundness is not only blatantly denialist, but also puerile madness,” said Marapira.

“Zanu PF does not interfere in the expression of their wishes by sons and daughters of Africa. It is those that see the writing on the wall and fail to accept it through escapist drive who wish to deny the people their voice. We wish the people of Botswana more and more glory. Happy elections Botswana!!!”

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