SADC Facilitator, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes deployment of the SADC Electoral Advisory Council to Lesotho

Pretoria - SADC Facilitator and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa today, Tuesday 3 February 2015 welcomed the recent deployment of the SADC Electoral Advisory Council to Maseru as part of preparations for the forthcoming elections scheduled for 28 February 2015.

The arrival of the SADC Electoral Advisory Council will add impetus to current preparations and efforts by the Lesotho Electoral Commission to deliver credible, free and fair elections in which the people of Lesotho can express their democratic will as part of efforts to restore peace and   stability in their country

The holding of elections on 28 February 2015 in Lesotho as proclaimed by His Majesty King Letsie III arose from the signing of the Maseru Facilitation Accord by all Lesotho’s political parties and as facilitated by the SADC Observer Mission under the leadership of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The Facilitator, Deputy President Ramaphosa has reiterated his view that preparations for the holding of a free and fair elections in Lesotho remains on course and continue unabated.

Issued by: Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853

On behalf of the SADC Facilitation Mission to Lesotho