Lesotho PM Steps Down Amid Murder Scandal
In this file photo taken on June 3, 2017 Lesotho political party All Basotho Convention leader and candidate Tom Thabane casts his ballot at a polling statio in Maseru, during Lesotho’s general election. GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFPLesotho’s embattled Prime Minister Thomas Thabane announced his resignation on Monday, ending months of political uncertainty gripping the kingdom since he was accused of participating in his ex-wife’s murder.
“I decided to personally come and inform you that I am stepping down as prime minister of Lesotho,” Thabane told supporters in his Abia home constituency on the outskirts of the capital Maseru. But Lesotho has been plagued by political instability since the start of this year, when police said they found Thabane’s mobile number in communications records from the scene of his estranged wife’s murder.The alleged evidence prompted rivals within and outside Thabane’s party to demand his immediate resignation.
The ABC and main opposition Democratic Congress party have nominated Finance Minister Moeketsi Majoro as Thabane’s successor.
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