Basotho Action Party
Political party in Lesotho
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The Basotho Action Party is a political party in Lesotho established on 23 April 2021 by former Justice Minister and All Basotho Convention Deputy Leader Nqosa Mahao.[2][3][4][5]
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| Abbreviation | BAP |
| Leader | Nqosa Mahao |
| Founder | Nqosa Mahao |
| Founded | 21 April 2021 |
| Split from | All Basotho Convention |
| Ideology | Social democracy Left-wing populism[1] |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colours | Ochre Blue Red |
| Slogan | Mafube, a rakile lilemela! |
| National Assembly | 6 / 120 |
| Website | |
| bap | |
In the 2022 Lesotho general election, the party won 6 seats in the National Assembly.[6]
Election results
| Election | Votes | Share | Seats | +/- | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29,118 | 5.65 | 6 / 120 |
New | Opposition (2022-2023) |
| Coalition (2023-present) |
