MASERU, Lesotho, August 31, 2022/APO Group/ —
Leaders of the political parties represented in the 10th Parliament have applauded members of the National Assembly for having made history after adopting the controversial Omnibus Bill, 2022 in the National Assembly on the final day of the recalled sitting of the House on Monday.
The Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro expressed gratitude to all the members for what he described as selfless commitment and dedication for enduring and overcoming their political differences to finally adopt the 11th Amendment to the Constitution Bill, 2022.
He, however, warned that it was only the beginning of the long journey they are going to travel to ensure that the much awaited Bill is fully implemented.
”I earnestly appeal to the new government that will be formed after the October 07 general elections to implement the bill to ensure peaceful and steady government,” he highlighted.
The Prime Minister said the primary purpose of the Bill is to ensure that governments are stable and that peace prevails in Lesotho.
He remarked that it was not an easy exercise to finally adopt the 11th Amendment Bill to the constitution, saying there had to be consultations between the two houses of Parliament in order to realize their much needed agreement.
”We started having a meeting which began at 8:00 am on Monday until 15h00 when we finally reached an agreement,” he said to the applause of the members.
The Prime Minister noted that the reform programme began way back but gained momentum in 2014, saying it took eight years to complete.
The leader of the House, Mr. Mathibeli Mokhothu also commended the members for their sterling job, including those from the opposition side, saying they put aside their political differences and put the interest of Basotho above all to eventually adopt the Omnibus Bill, 2022.
He commended the significance of political parties coming together in a coalition set up to work for the betterment of the country and Basotho as a whole.
The Deputy Prime Minister said critics did not believe that Democratic Congress (DC) and its grand coalition partner All Basotho Convention (ABC) could one day work together, saying they have proved the critics wrong.
