Lesotho pm under pressure to resign over probe of estranged wifes murder
It appears that the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Thomas Thabane, is facing intense pressure to resign over allegations related to the murder of his estranged wife, Lipolelo Thabane.
Here's a brief summary of the situation:
- Lipolelo Thabane was shot and killed on June 14, 2017, outside her home in Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho.
- Thomas Thabane, who was the Prime Minister at the time, was married to Lipolelo but had separated from her and was in a relationship with another woman, Maesiah Thabane.
- An investigation into Lipolelo's murder was reopened in 2020, and it is alleged that Thomas Thabane was involved in her murder.
- The investigation reportedly found that Thomas Thabane had a motive to kill his estranged wife, as she was seeking to reconcile with him and was a potential obstacle to his relationship with Maesiah.
- The Prime Minister has denied any involvement in Lipolelo's murder, but the opposition parties and some members of his own party are calling for him to resign pending the outcome of the investigation.
The pressure on Thomas Thabane to resign is mounting, with many calling for him to step down to allow for a fair and impartial investigation into the murder. The situation is a major crisis for the government of Lesotho, and it remains to be seen how it will play out in the coming days and weeks.