ELECTION PROCESS STARTED IN TIME AT TELE IN QUTHING
Voting process started at official time, which was seven o'clock in the morning. Voters, were standing at long queues at Masitise LEC, Majakaneng, Agric LISP, Tele LEC and Bolepeletsa RC polling stations, who said arrived at five in the morning so that they could vote and live to their respective villages in time.They expressed happiness for the election, which they said they hope will bring peace and stability only if Basotho could accept the election outcome.
Some of the voters enjoying a chat while waiting for a chance to cast their
votes. (pic M.Kheleli)
The aged, who have come to vote, said they have come to elect the government
of their choice, which they wish would take care of the welfare of the aged.
On the other hand, election process at two polling stations of Moyeni No 65
started later than official time due to delay of delivery of materials,
while at one polling station, which is at the District Secretary's premises,
voting process started at the scheduled time.
Presiding Officers at the polling stations, said the voting process was
going very well and were working harmoniously with party agents, adding that
the aged and the disabled were also given the first opportunity to vote.
Quthing have 153 polling stations at five constituencies, which are Tele
No64, Moyeni No 65, Sebapala No 66, Mount Moorosi No 67 and Qhoali No68.At
least 47, 931 and among 665 are people with different disabilities.
The voting process in action and in full view of the polling officers and
party representatives.(pic.
M.Kheleli)
26 MAY 2002