Last 21 February the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL) gathered the main candidates of the political parties for a moment of prayer in preparation for this Saturday's elections. At the end they were invited to sign, once again, the pledge sign before the last national elections celebrated in 2012.
I thank the CCL for giving me a copy of the pledge.
"We, the political parties of Lesotho:
Mindful of the legacy of nationhood and the values of statesmanship bequeathed us by Moshoeshowe I and the founders of this nation;
Desirous of assuring all Basotho of our dedication to democracy, the rule of law, and the conduct of peaceful elections;
Hereby pledge:
To honor the Constitution and laws of Lesotho;
To honor the institutions of governance of Lesotho;
To observe the Electoral Code of Conduct;
To accept the outcomes of the 28 February 2015 election when certified free, fair and credible by independent observers.
Signed this 21st February 2015
Last year, the Lesotho Catholic Bishops Conference issued a pastoral statement called "A call for peace in our country" which can be downloaded by clicking HERE. It is worth read it.
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| Thanks to the CCL for a copy of the pledge! |
Last year, the Lesotho Catholic Bishops Conference issued a pastoral statement called "A call for peace in our country" which can be downloaded by clicking HERE. It is worth read it.
