Peter Mmusi Explained

Peter Simako Otlaadisang Mmusi
Office:Vice-President of Botswana
Term Start:1983
Term End:1992
Predecessor:Lenyeletse Seretse
Successor:Festus Mogae
Office2:Minister of Finance
Term Start2:1980
Term End2:1989
Predecessor2:Quett Masire
Successor2:Festus Mogae
Birth Date:16 May 1929
Birth Place:Mmankgodi, Botswana
Nationality:Motswana
Residence:Gaborone

Peter Simako Otlaadisang Mmusi (born 16 May 1929,[1] died October 1994)[2] was the Vice-President of Botswana from 3 January 1983 until 1992. He also served as the Minister of Finance from 1980 to 1989,[3] and as the Minister of Local Government and Lands. He was born in Mmankgodi in the Kweneng District.

He resigned following a Presidential Commission which identified him as taking part in illegal land dealings outside Gaborone.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Botswana...: An Official Handbook. 1991.
  2. Book: Political Handbook of theWorld 2005-2006. William C.. Banks. T.. Muller. W.. Overstreet. 19 December 2005. CQ Press. 9781568029528. Google Books.
  3. Web site: About Us - Ministry of Finance.
  4. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5391/is_/ai_n21458016 Cracks in the wall