Development for Peace Education-DPE held and facilitated a one-day workshop with opposition parties in Parliament on National Reforms Process the 27th October 2026, at TRC Hall, Maseru. The workshop brought together only three representatives from Socialist Revolutionaries (SR), Basotho Convenant Movement (BCM) and United Africans Transformation (UAT
The main objective of the meeting was to create a common understanding of the national reforms agenda, provide a platform for opposition parties to share their perpespectives, concerns and expectations on the reforms, strngthening inclusive dialogue and political participation in the reforms process and build concensus on the role of opposition parties in ensuring reforms are people-driven.
Mr. Mosoeu- DPE Coordinator on his welcome remarks he briefed the opposition parties together with the representatives of the CSOs that DPE’s mandate is to promote peace, civic education, and democratic governance and national reforms has long been a child of DPE. He further stated that many stakeholders especially opposition parties, feel left out, not well informed and not consulted enough.
Ms Kholu Tsúmane higlighted that reforms were born out of the cry of Basotho for peace, stability and good governance. She appealed to the opposition parties that were present that they have a critical role as they are the voice of many Basotho, their participation makes the reforms legitimate and inclusive. She further stated that the Omnibus Bill, the delays, the lack of information- these have created confusion and mistrust, especially among opposition parties and at grassroots level.
The key issues discussed includes the current status of the National Reforms-Omnibus Bill and implementation challenges, Concerns raised by opposition parties on lack of inclusion and information. Importance of transparency, public participation and accountability in reforms and lastly the role of opposition parties in civic education on reforms at grassroots level.
