The much bandied about Alliance of Congress Parties (ACP) has formally come into existence with the signing on Monday of the memorandum of understanding entered into by the three parties forming it.
The leaders of the Lesotho People's Congress, Mr Kelebone Maope, the Basutoland African Congress Dr Khauhelo Raditapole, and leader of a faction of the Basutuland Congress Party Mr Ntsukunyane Mphanya, signed the memorandum on behalf of the parties at an occasion held at Maseru  Club, committing themselves to advancing the ideals of the Alliance.

Mr Maope announced that the parties will contest the 2007 general elections under the banner of ACP, and with a common electoral symbol. He stated that the Alliance will for the time being remain under and
interim governing council made up of joint leadership of each member party, until such time that its constitution has been drafted, which will then provide for appointment of an executive committee.
Mr Maope pointed out that the political grouping appreciates that the three parties share the same vision, principles and common purpose of the founding Lekhotla La Mahatammho, which was epitomized by zealousness in the fight against colonialism and neo-colonialism, geared towards  political and social emancipation of Basotho for a sustainable future.

SOURCE: LENA