IEC Forced to Act on MPs Holding South African Citizenship

A Maseru resident has formally petitioned the Independent Electoral Commission of Lesotho (IEC), raising constitutional concerns over the eligibility of certain Members of Parliament who are alleged to hold dual citizenship or maintain allegiance to a foreign state. In a letter dated 30 January 2026 and addressed to the IEC, Mr Kamohelo John Mosothoane cites Section 59 of the Constitution of Lesotho (1993), as revised in 2011, arguing that the provision clearly disqualifies individuals who acknowledge allegiance, obedience or adherence…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...