The Lesotho Police Staff Association has confirmed it will proceed with a peaceful procession to the Office of the Prime Minister on 16 April 2026, intensifying pressure on government over unresolved concerns relating to police allowances and inflation adjustments.
In a memorandum dated 30 March 2026, LEPOSA’s leadership indicated it has formally requested permission from the Maseru Urban District Police to hold the march. The decision follows what the association describes as a sustained failure by government authorities to respond to its concerns.
The dispute traces back to a letter submitted to the Prime Minister’s office on 24 February 2026, in which LEPOSA raised specific concerns over inflation adjustments and police allowances. Despite public assurances from the Government Spokesperson that the association would be invited for discussions, LEPOSA says no engagement has materialised in the five weeks since.
According to the memorandum, members mandated the leadership to proceed with direct action in order to secure “direct feedback and resolution on these critical issues.”
The choice of 16 April was deliberate. LEPOSA noted that it remains committed to continuing service delivery to Basotho even as grievances go unresolved — a consideration made more pointed by the proximity of the Easter period, when police services are typically placed on standby.
The association has now called on members across all regions and districts to begin preparing for the procession. District committees have been instructed to compile lists of participating members and submit them to regional leadership to facilitate transport and coordination. The memorandum specifies that only fully subscribed members of the association will be permitted to take part.
“Your cooperation and unity in this matter are highly appreciated.”
The memorandum closes with the rallying call Aluta Continua — a phrase drawn from the liberation struggle tradition, its use here signalling the association’s framing of the dispute as one of principle, not merely procedure.
The development marks a rare and organised show of dissatisfaction within the country’s police force. That uniformed personnel are moving toward collective public action — and doing so with logistical structure — underscores the depth of frustration over compensation and the broader question of how the government manages morale within the security services at a time of rising economic pressure.
Government has yet to issue an official response to the planned march.
The Lesotho Tribune has sought comment from the Prime Minister’s office and will update this report when a response is received.
— Lesotho Tribune Reporter | 30 March 2026
