In a truly democratic country, leadership is not just found in the capital — it lives in every district, every village, and every household. At the Basotho Action Party (BAP), we believe in a Lesotho where government is not far and unreachable, but present, accountable, and responsive at the local level.

This is why we strongly advocate for decentralized governance — a system where power, resources, and decision-making are shared with district and community authorities, not just held by a few at the top.

What Is Decentralized Governance?
Decentralization means giving local councils, chiefs, and community leaders real authority and resources to manage:

• Local health and education services
• Infrastructure projects (roads, water systems)
• Land administration
• Budgeting and development planning

It ensures that local problems have local solutions, managed by the people who understand their communities best.

Why Centralized Power Fails the People
When all decisions come from the top:

• Rural communities wait years for basic services
• Local voices are ignored
• Resources are unevenly distributed
• Development becomes slow, corrupt, or completely absent

This is why many Basotho feel abandoned — they are not seen, not heard, and not served.

Our Vision: Power to the People

The Basotho Action Party believes in empowering local government so that every citizen, in every district, feels the presence of the state where they live.

We are committed to:

• Strengthening community councils and giving them real budgets
• Training and supporting local leaders to be effective and accountable
• Ensuring citizen participation in local development plans
• Creating systems where funds reach the grassroots — not just papers on a desk in Maseru

Citizens Must Lead Development
With decentralized governance:

• Villagers can decide where clinics, schools, or water taps should go
• Local businesses can thrive with local procurement opportunities
• Corruption is easier to monitor when decisions are made closer to the people

This is not just efficient — it is dignifying. It tells every Mosotho: “Your voice matters. Your needs matter. Your leadership matters.”

Let’s Build a Government That Knows Every Village by Name
The Basotho Action Party stands for a Lesotho where development is not delayed by distance, and democracy is not limited by geography. We want a country where every citizen, no matter how remote, feels like they belong to a functioning, caring government.