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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Democratic Congress (DC) Member of Parliament for Maliepetsane Constituency Mr. Lehlohonolo Hlapisi has on Monday crossed the floor in the National Assembly and joined Revolution for Prosperity Party (RFP).<\/p>\n

This after the Speaker of the National Assembly Mr. Tlohang Sekhamane read Mr. Hlapisi\u2019 letter before the House.<\/p>\n

In his letter, Mr. Hlapisi indicated that he reached the decision to leave DC and join RFP after comprehensive consideration, saying he also consulted with the community of Maliepetsane.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Lesotho. Democratic Congress (DC) Member of Parliament for Maliepetsane Constituency Mr. Lehlohonolo Hlapisi has on Monday crossed the floor in the National Assembly and joined Revolution for Prosperity Party (RFP). This after the Speaker of the National Assembly Mr. Tlohang Sekhamane read Mr. Hlapisi\u2019 letter before the House. 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