The Lesotho Police Staff Association (LEPOSA) has announced plans to hold a peaceful procession to the Office of the Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, as part of its ongoing push for improved working conditions.
In a memorandum dated March 30, 2026, addressed to “all regional & district committees, portfolio committees and entire membership,” the association said it had “formally written to the Dispol Maseru Urban requesting permission to hold a peaceful procession to the Office of the Honourable Prime Minister.”
The planned action follows earlier engagements with the government over members’ grievances.
“This action is in connection with the letter previously submitted to his office on the 24th February 2026 regarding inflation adjustment and police allowances,” the memo read.
According to LEPOSA leadership, the decision to proceed with the march comes after what it describes as a lack of response from the government.
“Members will recall that the Government Spokesperson recently indicated in the media that the LEPOSA leadership would be invited by the Honourable Prime Minister to discuss these matters. However, to date, no such invitation or engagement has taken place,” the association said.
It added: “In light of this lack of response, the Association decided to proceed with the planned procession to the Honourable Prime Minister’s office on the 16th April 2026 to seek direct feedback and resolution on these critical issues affecting our members.”
The association said the date was carefully selected, noting that it “is selected based on the promise made to the entire Basotho Nation that we intend to offer them services despite our grievances and taking into consideration that we are on Easter standby mode.”
LEPOSA has since called on its members to prepare for the demonstration.
“All members are therefore advised to begin preparing themselves accordingly for participation in this important activity. Further details regarding the date and logistics will be communicated in due course,” the memo states.
District committees have also been instructed to organise participation.
“District Committees are requested to compile a list of their district membership who will partake in the procession and relay the information to their Regional Leadership,” the statement reads, adding that the information will be used “to facilitate proper transport arrangements and ensure smooth coordination.”
The association emphasised that participation will be limited to subscribed members only.
“Kindly note that only those subscribing members of the Association will take part in this procession,” it said.
Summary
- District committees, portfolio committees and entire membership,” the association said it had “formally written to the Dispol Maseru Urban requesting permission to hold a peaceful procession to the Office of the Honourable Prime Minister.
- “In light of this lack of response, the Association decided to proceed with the planned procession to the Honourable Prime Minister’s office on the 16th April 2026 to seek direct feedback and resolution on these critical issues affecting our members.
- The association said the date was carefully selected, noting that it “is selected based on the promise made to the entire Basotho Nation that we intend to offer them services despite our grievances and taking into consideration that we are on Easter standby mode.
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