Revolution for Prosperity
Thalaboliba ea Ntlafatso
AbbreviationRFP
LeaderSam Matekane
FounderSam Matekane
Founded22 March 2022 (2022-03-22)
IdeologyLiberalism
Social liberalism[1]
Populism[2]
Political positionCentre
Colours  Purple
  Green
National Assembly
56 / 120
Website
rfp.org.ls

Revolution for Prosperity (Sotho: Thalaboliba ea Ntlafatso)[3] is a social liberal political party in Lesotho led by millionaire businessman Sam Matekane.[4][5][6]

History

The party was launched by Sam Matekane on 22 March 2022.[7][8]

According to the preliminary results of the 2022 Lesotho general election, the party received a plurality of seats in the country's parliament.[9][10][11] Previously, it had been suggested that the party could achieve great success in the elections.[12]

After the election results were announced, RFP leader Matekane announced that he would form a coalition with the Alliance of Democrats and the Movement for Economic Change.[13][14] The coalition will have 65 seats in the 120-seat National Assembly.

Election results

Election Votes Share Seats +/- Government
2022 199,867 38.81
56 / 120
 New Government

References

  1. ^ "Lesotho's New Party Expected to Win Polls, Early Results Show". VOA. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  2. ^ https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/lesothos-rfp-wins-most-parliamentary-seats-election-falls-short-majority-2022-10-10/ Lesotho populist party wins most seats in election, falls short of majority
  3. ^ "Na Marena a re: "Muruo!"? Che". Metro News.
  4. ^ "Lesotho: Unemployment, the economy among voters' concerns ahead Friday's elections". AfricaNews. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Lesotho votes for new parliament amid continuing political crisis". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Lesotho elects new parliament amid unresolved political crisis". euronews. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Lesotho businessman shakes up political scene ahead of vote". Macau Business. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Lesotho's new political party leader optimistic locals will support his party". SABC News. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Lesotho elections results, although surprising, bring hope in Lesotho politics: Dr Tlohang Letsie". SABC News. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Lesotho: le nouveau parti RFP en tête des élections, selon les premiers résultats". RFI (in French). 8 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Lesotho 2022 General Election Final Results". The Post. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Lesotho Faces Political Instability as Polls Open Friday". VOA. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  13. ^ "Lesotho's RFP party forms coalition government with other opposition after election win". Reuters. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  14. ^ "Lesotho tycoon forges coalition after poll breakthrough". France 24. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.


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