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Title:The 2007 General Election in Lesotho: The application and the challenges of the electoral system
Author:Likoti, Fako JohnsonISNI
Year:2008
Periodical:African Studies Quarterly (ISSN 1093-2658)
Volume:10
Issue:4
Pages:57-69
Language:English
Geographic term:Lesotho
Subjects:electoral systems
elections
2007
External link:https://asq.africa.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/168/Likoti-Vol10Issue4.pdf
Abstract:The key ingredient of representative democracy is participatory and contested elections which are perceived to have followed a legitimate procedure that translates votes cast into legislative seats. This mammoth task can only be achieved by an appropriate electoral system. It is through this mechanism that elections are formally structured and form a vital component in the achievement of participative democracy. It is therefore important for a country to adopt an appropriate electoral system that is able to mitigate any election related conflict. Lesotho, like most developing countries, has experienced post election related conflict. The paper argues that the adoption of a mixed member proportional system (MMP) was intended to promote more inclusivity because MMP is known to solve many problems caused by plurality-majority voting systems. Conversely, the application of this model in the 2007 general election brought more discontent and challenges that were not anticipated. The paper therefore examines the application of the electoral system in Lesotho's 2007 election and suggests remedies that can be used to ensure that the model delivers the intended results. Bibliogr., ref., sum. [Journal abstract]
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