Pakalitha Mosisili, born on March fourteenth, nineteen forty-five, is a distinguished former politician from Lesotho, known for his significant contributions to the nation's governance. He served as the fourth Prime Minister of Lesotho from May nineteen ninety-eight to June two thousand twelve, and again from March two thousand fifteen to June two thousand seventeen. His political journey is marked by his leadership of the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD), which achieved a remarkable victory in the nineteen ninety-eight elections.
Under Mosisili's guidance, the LCD not only secured a near-total victory in the nineteen ninety-eight elections but also maintained a strong presence in subsequent elections, winning majorities in two thousand two and two thousand seven. His tenure as Prime Minister was characterized by his dual role as Minister of Defence, showcasing his commitment to both governance and national security.
In the wake of the snap election held on February twenty-eighth, two thousand fifteen, Mosisili adeptly formed and led a coalition government, demonstrating his political acumen and ability to navigate complex political landscapes. He was officially sworn in as Prime Minister on March seventeenth, two thousand fifteen, marking the beginning of another chapter in his political career.