Alliance of Democrats (Lesotho)

The Alliance of Democrats (AD) is a political party in Lesotho.

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History

The party was established in December 2016 by Kabelo Gilbert Mafura and Monyane Moleleki after both were suspended by the Democratic Congress party following a launched a failed leadership challenge against party leader and Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili.[1] As well as Moleleki, several other MPs including, Mokhele Moletsane, Tieho 'Mamasiane, Mokoto Hloaele, Ndiwuhleli Ndlomose and Kotiti Liholo defected from the Democratic Congress.[1] The party supported a motion of no confidence in Mosisili in March 2017, which led to early elections in June.[2] The AD received 7.3% of the vote, winning nine seats and becoming the fourth largest party in parliament. The party subsequently joined a coalition government led by Tom Thabane of the All Basotho Convention.[2]

References
  1. Moleleki unveils new party The Post, 16 December 2016
  2. Mosisili was selfish: Moleleki Lesotho Times, 9 June 2017
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