Dr Tšeliso Moroke
We must confront the uncomfortable truth: Lesotho is facing an economic breakdown and a governance crisis that demands urgent attention and decisive action. Despite the removal from the SADC watchlist, the country remains on the brink of disaster. Our people are not being guided; they are being misled.
We are currently navigating through crises without a coherent strategy because those in leadership have abandoned their roles in favour of mediocrity. Unqualified leaders have stretched their power beyond their competence, and now the nation is suffering the serious consequences.
At the heart of this collapse lies Parliament. In my experience, it has become a concerning example of inefficiency; the institution engages in loud debates but produces little of substance. It has turned a blind eye to the critical issues it was established to address.
As elections draw near, parliamentarians’ focus will shift toward securing their positions rather than saving the country and pushing for substantive reform. There seems to be a concerted effort to amend laws that primarily serve their interests, rather than to develop a responsive legislature that tackles the pressing challenges of our time.
Parliament is now obsessed with procedure and maintaining order, but this cautious fixation on rules and fear of ‘overreach’ prevents it from addressing our nation’s urgent problems, such as widespread corruption, weakening social services, failing health and education systems, and rising unemployment. While its motions may seem democratic, they lack the power or intention to bring about real change.
The truth is that this ineffective institution thrives because weak leaders fear genuine leadership. Real leadership makes the incompetent uncomfortable. Those who work to expose corruption, shut down patronage, and refuse to be swayed become targets.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way. We all need to advocate for real leadership —leadership willing to face criticism and push through challenges. For our country to move, we need active engagement from all who commit to transparency and accountability.
It is time for the nation to aspire for a Parliament that serves its purpose, one that prioritises the well-being of our country over personal interest. One that understands and embodies its mandate. Only then will Lesotho overcome its current trials and begin to thrive under courageous leadership.
Summary
- There seems to be a concerted effort to amend laws that primarily serve their interests, rather than to develop a responsive legislature that tackles the pressing challenges of our time.
- Parliament is now obsessed with procedure and maintaining order, but this cautious fixation on rules and fear of ‘overreach’ prevents it from addressing our nation’s urgent problems, such as widespread corruption, weakening social services, failing health and education systems, and rising unemployment.
- It is time for the nation to aspire for a Parliament that serves its purpose, one that prioritises the well-being of our country over personal interest.
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