Political Parties
Accredited Parties Recognized by the Independent Electoral Commission
Registered Political Parties in Lesotho
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Lesotho is mandated by law to register and regulate political parties that participate in the country’s democratic processes. This page provides the official list of political parties that are currently registered and in good standing with the IEC. These parties are eligible to contest elections, nominate candidates, and contribute to shaping the political landscape of the Kingdom of Lesotho. The IEC ensures that all registered parties meet the requirements set out in the country’s electoral laws, promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness in the democratic system.
African Ark (AA)
Executive Committee:
- President: Thabo Nyamane Thelingoane
- Vice P: Sebina Moloantoa
- Secretary General: Mokone Tantsoeleba
- Vice S. General: ‘Matumo Lehloenya
- Treasurer: ‘Matumisang Phororo
- Chairperson: Kamohelo Potiane
- Vice Chairperson: Bereng Setaba
- Information Officer: Thabo Ramolula
All Basotho Convention (ABC)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Nkaku Kabi
- Dep. Leader: Samonyane Ntsekele
- Chairperson: Kemiso Mosenene
- Dep. Chairperson: Lebakeng Mpana
- Secretary General: Thebe Mokoatle
- Dep. S. General: Tsolo Khechane
- Treasurer: Teboho Thobileng
- Recording Secretary: Likonelo Mothala
- PRO: Mphonyane Lebesa
- Dep. PRO: Tšeliso Lerata
Alliance of Democrats (AD)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Prof. Ntoi Rapapa
- Dep. Leader: Dr Thabiso Lebese
- Secretary General: Tieho ‘Mamasiane
- Treasurer: ‘Marapelang Raphuthing
- Chairperson: ‘Maboiketlo Maliehe
- Dep. Secretary: ‘Majoalane ‘Makarabelo Thafeng
- Dep. Chairperson: Telang Sekotlo
- Publicity Officer: Litaba Taaibosch
- Programmer: Khotso Mokitimi
- Dep Programmer: Kopeli Masike
- Member: Lesole Moshongoane
- Member: Mohaila Nkuoatsana
Alliance for Free Movement (AFM)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Tšoanelo Ramakeoane
- Dep. Leader: Ntšekhe Ntšekhe
- Secretary General: Thebe Sekake Napo
- Dep. S. General: Thabang Ramathe
- Treasurer: Relebohile Poulo
- Chairperson: Mohale Poshuli
- Dep. Chairperson: Mohloboli Makebe
- PRO: Kopano Makhetha
Allies of Patriotic Change (APC)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Ntelele Moroanyane
- Dep. Leader: Lebona Molendele
- Chairperson: Setene Moroanyane
- Dep. Chairperson: ‘Matsietsi Motseko
- Secretary General: Matšaba Lechela
- Dep. S. General: Mahula Lehlohonolo
- Treasurer: Monnanyane Setsomi
- PRO: Lemphane ‘Malemphane
- Dep. PRO: Sekoli Sekaleli
- Women’s Leaque: ‘Makatleho Mahloko
- Youth League: Lebotha Mofammere
- Member: Tšoeute Tšabana
- Member: Pusetso Khoiti
African Transformation Movement (ATM)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Tiea Molupe
- Dep. Leader: Ibrahim Mohapeloa
- Chairperson: Selepe Kabi
- Dep. Chairperson: ‘Matumo Kosi
- Secretary General: Tšele Lekaota
- Dep. S. General: Masupha Mohapi
- Treasurer: ‘Mapoloko Matekane
- Publicity Officer: Thandekile Zungu
- Dep. Publicity Officer: Tebane Mabitso
- Advisory Member: Joalane Ntemere
- Advisory Member: ‘Majoele Toti
Areka Ea Baiena (BAENA)
Executive Committee
- Moeta-pele: Moruti Paul Masiu
- Molula-setulo: Rantlamo Motumi
- Motlatsi oa setulo: Neo Matiea
- Mongoli kakaretso: Thabo Ntsane
- Motlatsi oa mongoli: ‘Mampho Phosholi
- Mohlophisi oa naha: Lebohang Lehlaba-phiri
- Motlatsi oa Mohlophisi: ‘Malineo Khesuoe
- Ramatlotlo:
- Seboholi sa naha:
- Youth League: Sechaba Mokotso
- Motlatsi oa seboholi: Lemohang Mosola
- Setho: Teboho Nkeeane
- Setho sa tlatsetso: ‘Mampho Chabalala
Basotho Action Party (BAP)
Executive Committee
- President: Prof. Nqosa Leuta Mahao
- Dep. Leader: Ralitapole Letsoela
- Chairman: Lerato Khaka
- Secretary General: Lepolesa Makutoane
- Dep. S. General: ‘Mamabusane Victoria Qheku
- Treasurer: Thabo Sofonia
Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Tšepo Lipholo
- Dep. Leader: Moshoeshoe Hetsa
- Secretary General: Poul M. Mopeli
- Dep. S. General: Bophelo Mothuntšane
- Treasurer: ‘Mabataung Madane
- Chairperson: Chobisa Chobisa
- PRO: Kenneth Matee
Basotho Congress Party (BCP)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Tšoeu Mahlakeng
- Dep. Leader: Neu Ndaba
- Chairperson: Naleli Mokhanya
- Dep. Chairperson: Tlali Bohloko
- Secretary General: ‘Makhotso Rantho
- Dep. S. General: ‘Malerato Mahalefele
- Treasurer: Matshogo Moroe
- Publicity Secretary: Motlatsi Sehobai
- Deputy: Litelu Moranka
Basotho Democratic Congress (BDC)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Molibeli Soro
- Dep. Leader: Tšeliso P. Kabi
- Chairperson: ‘Malikotsi Likotsi
- Secretary General: Lerato A. Makoanyane
- Dep. S. General: Thetso Kabi
- Treasurer: ‘Matlali M. Soro
- PRO: Thato Leche
- Dep. PRO:
- Member: Nteboheleng J. Tšolo
Basotho Development Front (BDF)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Bothata Daniel Mahlala
- Dep. Leader: Dr. Mokhele Matsepe
- Chairperson: Leqheka Ntjatsane
- Governance & Political Advisor: Adv. Retšelisitsoe Masenyetse
- Secretary General: Leeto Maime
- Dep. S. General: Dr. ‘Mampho ‘Molaoa
- Constituencies Chairperson: Thabang Phelane
- Chairperson of the legal committee: Adv. Nthabiseng Monoko
- Chief of Finance: Motlatsi Thejane
- Chief Publicist & National Spokesperson: Chetane Nko
- Chief of Protocol: Adv. Palesa Pule-Khabele
- Dep. National Chairperson & Coordinator: Mojakisane Mosala
- Dep. Chief Publicist & National Spokesperson: Cletta Lethena
Basotho Economic Enrichment (BEE)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Litaba Mohatle
- Dep. Leader: Mantlhapi Ntlatlapa
- Chairperson: Pholoho Motabola
- Secretary General: Moeketsi Moahloli
- Dep. S. General: Thokoane Matete
- Treasurer: Relebohile Selai
- Member: Itumeleng Futho
- Member: Thabiso Senekane
- Member: Lebese Masopha
Basotho Economic Movement (BEM)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Retšelisitsoe Lempe
- Dep. Leader: Shakhola Nkoebe
- Dep. Chairperson: Tsietsi Chatsane
- Secretary General: Reithabetse Marase
- Dep. S. General: ‘Matlhokomelo Lempe
- Treasurer:Puleng Molefe
- Advisor: Mohlapiso Mohlapiso
- Vise Advisor: Tankiso Mosoka
- PRO: Mandebele Pinda
- Dep. PRO: Thato Shakhane
Basotho Democratic National Party (BDNP)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Pelele Letsoela
- Dep. Leader: Raliile Raliile
- Chairperson: ‘Mamothetsi Mphohlo
- Dep. Chairperson: Motebele ‘Mabathoana
- Secretary General: Kamohelo Matlosa
- Dep. S. General: Shakhane Shakhane
- Treasurer: ‘Malebohang Makunyapane
- National Organiser: Moferefere Mofolo
- Publicity Secretary: Naha Ntsukunyane
Basotho National Party (BNP)
Executive Committee
- Leader:
- Dep. Leader:
- Chairperson:
- Dep. Chairperson:
- Secretary General:
- Dep. S. General:
- Treasure:
- PRO:
- Dep. PRO:
- Women’s Leaque:
- Youth League:
- Member:
- Member:
Basotho Pele (BP)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Zhen Yu Shao
- Chairperson: Lebohang M. Moeletsi
- Dep. Chairperson: Simon Tlali
- Secretary General: Nkema Ramahloko
- Dep. S. General: Katleho Sehapi Ntsane
- Treasurer: ‘Mamosa Lehloba
- Youth Leader: Phatšoane Tsuhlane
- Women’s Network Leader: Senate Lipholo
Basotho Patriotic Party (BPP)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Tefo Mapesela
- Dep. Leader: Sera Matela
- Chairperson: Lebona Mphalane
- Secretary General: Molika Nkopane
- Dep. S. General: Melekeng Molapo
- Treasurer: ‘Mantsikoe Nkhasi
- Publicity Officer: Mojalefa Lebina
- Dep. Publicity Officer: Phefo Mohalakane
- Member: Jobo Mohapi
- Member: Maema Mokatsanyane
Bahlabani ba Tokoloho Movement (BTM)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Nyepetsi Mlongeni
- Dep. Leader: Jack Rantho
- Chairperson: Moeletso Mphou
- Dep. Chairperson: Tšepo Mokhethi
- Secretary General: ‘Mamahloko Mpeoa
- Dep. S. General: Matšeliso Matlali
- Treasurer: Bosieloa Tlalajoe
- Publicity Officer: Ralikariki Tšosane
- Dep. Publicity Officer: Lekatanyane Tholong
- Member: ‘Mathapelo Thejane
- Member: ‘Mathapelo Moqolobane
Basutoland Total Liberation Congress (BTLC)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Fusi Koetje
- Dep. Leader: Pheello Mokoena
- Chairperson: Lebusetsa Matela
- Dep. Chairperson: Batho Ratsatsinyane
- Secretary General: Masitha Kesi
- Dep. S. General: Molifi Makana
- Treasurer: Phiri Bolofo
- Publicity Officer: Makhabe Mojaje
- Dep. Publicity Officer: Selikane Selikane
- Member: Mahanyane Lesaoana
- Member: Foto Sefatsane
Basotho Redevelopment Party (BRP)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Letsoatsoa Putsoa
- Dep. Leader: ‘Muso Letuma
- Chairperson: Thabang Tlalinyane
- Dep. Chairperson: ‘Mantšo ‘Mankepe
- Secretary General: Putsoa Putsoa
- Dep. S. General: Patile Lebona
- Treasurer: Potsane ‘Makhotso Emely
- PRO: Mabuo Talfa Michael
- Member: Lefa Seponono Monica
Country's Young Economic Drivers (CYED)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Pallo J. Ramphoma
- Dep. Leader: ‘Mathapelo Mabetha
- Secretary General: Ithabeleng Ponya
- Dep. S. General: Lekhooa Mphakanyane
- Treasurer: ‘Matsakana Sootho
- PRO: ‘Maabia Pea
- Dep. PRO:
- Member: ‘Mathato Moeti
- Member: Mamello Nthimo
- Member: Tlale Lefielo
- Member: ‘Mamoruti Mathole
Democratic Congress (DC)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Mathibeli Mokhothu
- Dep. Leader: Motlalentoa Letsosa
- Chairperson: Mosala Mojakisane
- Dep. Chairperson: Lethusang Kompi
- Secretary General: Tšitso Cheba
- Treasurer: Hlalele Letšaba
- PRO: Serialong Qoo
- Dep. PRO:
- Women’s League Rep:
- Youth League President:
- Member:
Empowerment Movement for Basotho (EMB)
Executive Committee
- President: Katiso Phasumane
- Chairperson: Tšekelo Jonathan
- Secretary General: Futho Hoohlo
- Treasurer: Phaeea Sebeso
- PRO: Seabata Lengoasane
- District Rep: ‘Mammelela Sekonyela
- District Rep: Chaba Gwele
- District Rep: Liapeng Ranthoko
Khothalang Basotho (KB)
Executive Committee
- Leader: ‘Makeratile Mathibolle
- Dep. Leader: ‘Maletlala Theko
- Chairperson: ‘Malineo Mallela
- Dep. Chairperson: Tsekeli Tootse
- Secretary General: ‘Mapontšo Mauoane
- Dep. S. General: Keratile Mathibolle
- Treasurer: Tholang Tšoana
- Publicity Secretary: Lebohang Sellonyana
- Dep. Publicity Secretary: ‘Makeletso Masoebe
- Women’s Leaque:
- Youth League:
- Member:
- Member:
Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Mothejoa Metsing
- Dep. Leader: Tšeliso Mokhosi
- Chairperson: Thabang Pheko
- Dep. Chairperson: Motlatsi Matipi
- Secretary General: Ass. Prof Motšelisi Mokhethi
- Dep. S. General: Mokete Moshanyana
- Treasurer: Phetho Matla
- PRO: Apesi Ratšele
- Dep. PRO: Pusetso Mantšo
- Member: Lineo Tlali
- Member: Sehlooho Monatsi
Lesotho Economic Freedom Fighters (LEFF)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Tefo Makhakhe
- Dep. Leader: Malefetsane Kasane
- Chairperson: Itumeleng Mpeka
- Dep. Chairperson:
- Secretary General: Mohau Mabetha
- Dep. S. General:Nthabiseng Mafethe
- Treasurer: ‘Mamosuoe Motumi
- CCT Member 1: Pali Tšalong
- CCT Member 2: Seotsa Mahase
- CCT Member 3: Hopolang Mosoang
- CCT Member 4: Antony Bitso
Lesotho People's Congress (LPC)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Moipone Piet
- Dep. Leader: Sefako Phosisi
- Chairperson: Tlali Mohlomi
- Secretary General: Motšoane Nyelimane
- Dep. S. General: Sechaba Tšehlana
- Treasurer: ‘Mantja Makhakhe
- PRO: Motlatsi Mokebe
- Dep. PRO: Letšoaea Khitšane
- News Editor: ‘Makhang Matjama
- Member: Pulane Makhati
- Member: Koenane Nkoebe
Metsi Natural Resource Party (METSI)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Lenka Thamae
- Dep. Leader 1: Mafisa Sekara
- Dep. Leader 2: Mokonyana Thabang
- Chairperson: Mokhechane Lekhotso Justice
- Dep. Chairperson: Mpheteng ‘Mathabelang
- Secretary General: Mosiuoa Maphathe
- Dep. S. General: Mojakhomo Reentseng
- Treasurer: Mosoeu Likeleli
- National Organiser: Tota Tšokolo
- PRO: Morokole Mohato
- Member: Mohlomi Mafa
Movement for Economic Change (MEC)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Selibe Mochoboroane
- Dep. Leader: ‘Mantšiuoa Mosothoane
- Chairperson:
- Secretary General: Pheea Ntšihlele
- Dep. S. General: ‘Marethabile Sabole
- Treasurer: Makhetha Thaele
- PRO: Napo Moshoeshoe
- Dep. PRO: ‘Makananelo Sepipi
- Communications & Marketing Secretary: Tšepang Mosena
- Dep. Communications & Marketing Secretary: Lipallo Ntai
- Member: ‘Maseohla Ntlama
- Member: ‘Mapaballo Kutumela
Mphatlalatsane (HOPE)
Executive Committee
- Leader: ‘Machabana Lemphane-Letsie
- Dep. Leader: Poeea Letsielo
- Chairperson: Motlatsi Mphulenyane
- Secretary General: Retšelisitsoe Lesane
- Dep. S. General: ‘Makatiso Mokone
- Treasurer: Senki Michael Radebe
- PRO: David Seutloali
- Dep. PRO: Liteboho Bale
- Member: Khotso Koele
- Member: ‘Mampolokeng Thelisi
Mpulule Political Summit (MPS)
Executive Committee
- Chairman: Remaketse Edwin Sehlabaka
- Dep. Chairman: Pitso Bernard Nkisi
- Secretary General: Teboho Sello
- Dep. S. General: Tšepo Samuel Sehlabaka
- Treasury General: Tselane Mohape
- Dep Treasurer: ‘Matšele ‘Mota
- Member: Botšepehi Lillane
- Member: Bokhabane Thato
- Member: Tlhoeko Tsuinyane
- Member: Lebohang V. Sehlabaka
- Member: Bonolo Maphalane
- Member: Lehlohonolo Kolobe
Mookoli Theocratic Front (MTF)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Mavis Mothae
- Chairperson:’Mantlhanngoe Seisa
- Dep. Chairperson: Raletooane Phori
- Secretary General: Motlatsi Setloboko
- Dep. S. General: Moretlo Khampepe
- Treasurer: Mahlakane Morake
- PRO: Motlalepula Thakong
- Youth Leader: Thato Martins
- Member: Marethabile Mathejane
- Member: ‘Mamoshoeshoe Makhetha
National Independent Party (NIP)
Executive Committee
- President: Kimetso Mathaba
- Dep. President: Daniel Nkopane
- Chairperson: ‘Maneo Rantoa
- Dep. Chairperson: Leeto Lebona
- Secretary General: Tumelo Lithebe
- Dep. S. General: ‘Matheresia ‘Mabathoana
- Treasurer: Tšitso Phera
- PRO: Letsatsi Sephepha
- Dep. PRO: Taelo Molise
Popular Front for Democracy (PFD)
Executive Committee
- Leader:
- Dep. Leader:
- Chairperson:
- Dep. Chairperson:
- Secretary General:
- Dep. S. General:
- Treasure:
- PRO:
- Dep. PRO:
- Women’s Leaque:
- Youth League:
- Member:
- Member:
Reformed Congress of Lesotho (RCL)
Executive Committee
- President: Keketso Rantšo
- Dep. President: Thibiri Qhalasi
- Secretary General: ‘Mashale Kori
- Dep. S. General: Manka Jane
- Treasurer: Tsietso Raseletala
- PRO: Mary ‘Nyane
- Dep. PRO: Makalo Moleko
- Member: Tšepang Mosuoe
- Member: Vuccumuzio Shongwe
Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Sam Matekane
- Dep. Leader: Justice Nthomeng Majara
- Chairperson: Teboho Kobeli
- Dep. Chairperson: Telang Tekane
- Secretary General: Nthati Moorosi
- Dep. S. General: Metsing Lemphane
- Treasurer: Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane
- Dep. Treasurer: Lebona Lephema
- PRO: Mokhethi Shelile
- Dep. PRO: Thabo Maretlane
Socialists Revolutionary Party (SR)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Teboho Mojapela
- Dep. Leader: Thabiso Khetheng
- Chairperson: Thabo Shao
- Dep. Chairperson: Senkhoane Motelle
- Secretary General: ‘Mapali Molula
- Dep. S. General: Shoeshoe Lekoa
- Treasure: ‘Matšepiso Ntsie
- PRO: ‘Marelebohile Maime
- Dep. PRO: Peter Makhoabanyane
- Women’s Leaque President: ‘Marethabile Takana
- Youth League President: Thabang Ramoqopo
Transformation For Change (TFC)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Lebohang Thotanyana
- Dep. Leader: Sello P. Maphalla
- Chairperson: Tumisang E. Thamae
- Secretary General: Nthateng A.M. Lemao
- Dep. S. General: Mpho E. Qobolo
- Treasure: Penkula Moheane
- Advisory Member: Momothae M. Mafoatsane
- Advisory Member: ‘Mabonang A. Rapapa
- Advisory Member: ‘Mamothibile E. Malebanye
- Advisory Member: ‘Mantholi Mochekoane
United African's Movement (UAT)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Dr. Mahali Phamotse
- Dep. Leader: Mojela Mafike
- Chairperson: Tokeng Mathibe
- Dep. Chairperson: ‘Maphoka Matjeea
- Secretary General: Teboho Mokhethi
- Dep. S. General: Refiloe Lephoi
- Treasure: ‘Matšepo Rafoneke
- Publicity Officer: Francis Ramosetle
- Dep. Publicity Off: ‘Makarabo Nkholise
- Member 1: ‘Mapitso Mapesela
- Member 2: Bokang Matsipa
- Member 3: Mokete Berente
- Member 4: Sekoboto Sekoboto
United For Change (UFC)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Mohlominyane Tota
- Dep. Leader: Matsoso L. Khanyapa
- Chairperson: ‘Malineo Letšeng
- Secretary General: Lisebo Mositsi
- Dep. S. General: Makhabane Koali
- Treasure: ‘Mabakoena Lekhooa
- PRO: ‘Mamojaje Mokuku
- Dep. PRO: ‘Musa L. Maema
- Member: Tlale E. Pae
- Member: Molelekeng Makhooane
Yearn for Economic Sustainability (YES)
Executive Committee
- Leader: Molefi Ntšonyane
- Dep. Leader: Molupe Mosito
- Chairperson: Phiri ‘Mokose
- Secretary General: Puleng Mohale
- Dep. S. General: Daniel Monaheng
- PRO: Thabang Litšiba