Mathibeli Mokhothu | |
---|---|
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Lesotho | |
Assumed office 28 October 2022 | |
Prime Minister | Sam Matekane |
Preceded by | Pakalitha Mosisili |
Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho | |
In office 21 May 2020 – 28 October 2022 | |
Prime Minister | Moeketsi Majoro |
Preceded by | Monyane Moleleki |
Succeeded by | Nthomeng Majara |
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs | |
In office 21 May 2020 – 28 October 2022 | |
Prime Minister | Moeketsi Majoro |
Preceded by | Monyane Moleleki |
Succeeded by | Nthomeng Majara |
Member of the National Assembly for Qhoali | |
Assumed office 5 June 2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Mathibeli Edwin Mokhothu 20 March 1977 Thaba-Chitja, Ha-Potso, Quthing District, Lesotho |
Nationality | Mosotho |
Political party | Democratic Congress |
Alma mater | Lesotho College of Education National University of Lesotho |
Profession | Politician |
Mathibeli Edwin Mokhothu (born 20 March 1977) is a Mosotho educator and politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, as well as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, from 2020 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Congress, he is the party's leader and previous deputy leader. He was formerly the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly before the party formed part of a coalition with the All Basotho Convention in May 2020. From 2015 to 2017, he served as the Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation. Mokhothu is the MP for the Qhoali No. 68 constituency.