The helicopters are back….
The article examines Lebona Lephema's use of helicopter-assisted political gatherings within the Revolution for Prosperity party, drawing parallels to the party's successful 2022 election campaign that featured similar imagery of wealth and modernity. Prime Minister Sam Matekane has issued a directive requiring party members to seek approval before holding cross-constituency meetings and activities, which the author argues was a necessary assertion of party discipline to prevent the development of competing power centres.
Source: Lesotho Times