National Assembly (Lesotho)

National Assembly

Lekhotleng la Sechaba
11th Parliament
Type
Type
History
FoundedApril 1965
Leadership
Tlohang Sekhamane, RFP
since 25 October 2022
Tšepang Tšita-Mosena, MEC
since 25 October 2022
Leader of the Opposition
Mathibeli Mokhothu, DC
since 28 October 2022
Structure
Seats120
Political groups
Government (76)

Opposition (44)

Length of term
5 years
Elections
Mixed-member proportional representation
Last election
7 October 2022
Meeting place
Parliament building in Maseru
Website
nationalassembly.parliament.ls

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The National Assembly (Sotho: Lekhotleng la Sechaba) is the lower chamber of Lesotho's bicameral Parliament.

Composition

The current National Assembly has a total of 120 members. 80 members are elected in single member constituencies using the simple majority (or First-past-the-post) system. The remaining 40 members are elected through proportional representation and national party-lists. Members serve five-year terms.

Tlohang Sekhamane is the current Speaker of the National Assembly.

Latest election

See also


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