Africa-Press – Lesotho. FIREBRAND Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) MP for Matlakeng constituency, Dr Mahali Phamotse, is in big trouble. Phamotse is accused of disloyalty after she voted against the party’s official position in parliament on Tuesday.
The hearing has been set for Saturday. “Your actions are in violation of the party’s rules and regulations specified in term of rule 13 and rule 8,” the letter reads. Rule 13 underscores the importance of maintaining good conduct or acceptable behaviour as shall be determined by the national executive committee.
“By voting against the party’s position you have displayed a lack of discipline and commitment to the party’s principles undermining its cohesiveness and effectiveness,” it reads.
Rule 8 says every member should behave honestly and loyally to the decisions of the party. “Your vote against the party’s position demonstrate a clear violation of this rule.
” She is also accused of inviting opposition politicians to her victory celebration in the constituency earlier this year.
The letter says Phamotse is fully aware that she is expected to display good behaviour and not breach the RFP constitution and policies to advance her personal popularity or interests.
“You conducted yourself in a manner that breaches the trust between you and RFP,” it reads.
It says she invited the leaders of opposing political parties to her constituency’s thanksgiving ceremony without informing the party leadership or its executive committee, “a direct ridicule of RFP and its leadership”.
“Your conduct aforesaid was improper and you, therefore, committed the disciplinary offence of improper conduct and unacceptable behaviour as provided in the constitution.
The letter, which was signed by secretary general Nthati Moorosi, adds that Dr Phamotse has brought disrepute to the party as in April 2023 following her constituency ceremony at Matlakeng while speaking on Moafrika FM she made utterances that she was voted to be an MP by a handful of members of RFP but the majority of those who voted for her were from the opposition parties.
The letter said as an MP for the RFP and a constituency candidate she had a legal duty to protect the interest of the RFP and its constitution. It says she owes a duty of good faith to the RFP in the daily execution of her duties to ensure that the party and its constitution are respected and held in high esteem.
“You failed to act honestly and in the interest of the RFP, the RFP constitution and its leadership.
” The hearing is scheduled to start at 12 noon on Saturday. It comes a day after Phamotse and two other RFP MPs voted with the opposition in parliament.
Phamotse told thepost last night that she had received the letter but said she was yet to study its contents. She said she had not yet decided if she will go to the hearing.
“I will decide after reading the letter thoroughly,” she said. Phamotse has been openly criticising decisions of the party, saying they were not democratic.
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