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1993 Lesotho general election

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General elections were held in Lesotho between 27 and 29 March 1993, the first full elections since the ruling Basotho National Party annulled the results of the 1970 elections, which they had lost to the Basutoland Congress Party. Of the 736,930 registered voters, 532,678 cast valid votes.[1]

The BCP were victorious in the election, winning all 65 of the seats in the National Assembly. Its leader, Ntsu Mokhehle, became Prime Minister.

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats
Basutoland Congress Party398,35574.7865
Basotho National Party120,68622.660
Marematlou Freedom Party7,6501.440
Popular Front for Democracy9470.180
Hareeng Basotho Party6460.120
United Democratic Party5820.110
Kopanang Basotho Party4170.080
Lesotho Labour Party2440.050
National Independent Party2410.050
Lesotho Education Party630.010
United Party510.010
Liberal Party of Lesotho430.010
Independents2,7530.520
Total532,678100.0065
Registered voters/turnout736,930
Source: African Elections Database

References

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  1. ^ 27 March 1993 National Assembly Election African Elections Database