Maseru
Revolution for Prosperity backbenchers have placed Prime Minister Sam Matekane under intense pressure, insisting he must respond to their demands to remove cabinet ministers accused of corruption by tomorrow.
According to several MPs who spoke to Lesotho Tribune, the group of nineteen legislators is no longer willing to tolerate what they view as a slow and protective approach toward ministers implicated in questionable conduct. One MP said the group expects a firm commitment from Matekane by Monday, noting that failure to act will force the MPs to explore political alternatives.
“We will be forced to weigh our options as MPs, because contrary to what people who are misleading Matekane think, we have options and we will exhaust them,” the MP told this publication.
Another MP was more blunt, warning that the credibility of the revolution itself is on the line. “We promised Basotho clean revolutionary government, it is clear that at this pace we are failing them. We need to course correct and that will happen,” the MP said.
Several MPs confirmed that while they remain committed to the party, they will not compromise on the principle of clean governance. They insist that Matekane must demonstrate decisive leadership by removing ministers at the centre of repeated accusations, procurement disputes, and alleged ethical breaches.
Lesotho Tribune reached out to Matekane’s spokesperson for comment, but no response was available at the time of publication.
