Christian Council of Lesotho warns Matekane

MASERU – THE Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL) has warned Sam Matekane’s government to avoid pitfalls that might destabilise the country.

Matekane, leader of the Revolutionary for Prosperity (RFP), is set to be inaugurated as Prime Minister tomorrow morning.

His coalition that includes the Alliance of Democrats (AD) and the Movement for Economic Change (MEC) is expected to announce a 15-member cabinet early next week.

The CCL, which has always played a mediation role in Lesotho’s fractious politics, has moved quickly to caution the incoming government about the dangers of interfering with state security agencies.

In a statement this week, the CCL said the government should respect the rule of law and deliver on its campaign promises.

“There should be equality before the law,” the CCL said, adding that the new government should also uproot corruption in all its forms that has plunged this country into darkness.

It said the new government should respect the Basotho nation and deliver services to them. Education and health, the CCL said, should be among Matekane’s priorities.

The ecumenical council also urged the government to focus on agriculture and deal with the impact of climate change.

Other recommendations include strong policies to create employment especially for the youth.

The CCL also commended the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for delivering peaceful election regardless of the challenges it faced in preparing for the election.

It also praised the security agencies, political parties, the media and public for their contributions during the election.

Staff Reporter