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Revolution for Prosperity

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Revolution for Prosperity
Thalaboliba ea Ntlafatso
AbbreviationRFP
LeaderSam Matekane
Secretary-GeneralNthati Moorosi
FounderSam Matekane
Founded22 March 2022 (2022-03-22)
Ideology
Colours
  •   Purple
  •   Green
National Assembly
56 / 120
Website
rfp.org.ls

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

History

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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

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

References

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  1. ↑ Givetash, Linda (10 October 2022). "Lesotho's New Party Expected to Win Polls, Early Results Show". Voice of America. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2026. The RFP identifies as a social liberal party with a mandate to grow the economy by double digits by 2030.
  2. ↑ Mohloboli, Marafaele (10 October 2022). "Lesotho populist party wins most seats in election, falls short of majority". Reuters. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  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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