Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL) has called for peace and stability in the country during and after the forthcoming elections for the enhancement of development.

During the prayer service for the upcoming general elections at the event held in Maseru on Thursday, 25th January, political leaders have been urged to join forces and work together in maintaining peace for the development of the country.

The event, which was held for different political leaders, was organized by the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL) with the aim to pray for political leadership.

Arch-Bishop Bernard Mohlalisi of the Roman Catholic Church said the church believes that putting God first in national issues will ensure the success anticipated by the public.

He said it is every leader's responsibility to maintain and fight for peace and stability in the country adding that it is high time for the political leaders to put aside their differences and disagreements to avoid riots.

Reverent Rapelang Mokhahlane of the Lesotho Evangelical Church urged all political parties to put peace and stability on top of their agenda. He asserted that if peace prevails, investors will come and creation of jobs will increase hence poverty reduction and HIV/AIDS infections will decrease.

This event was the last in a series of prayer services for elections held by CCL. The first one was held for ministers of different churches while the second was for Christians.

It was attended by among others, the leaders of the Lesotho Congress for Democracy, Mr. Pakalitha Mosisili, New Lesotho Freedom Party, Mrs. 'Manapo Majara, National Independent Party, Mr. Anthony Manyeli, IEC Commissioner and staff as well as diplomatic missions.

The service was officiated by Arch-Bishop Mohlalisi, Rev. Mokhahlane, Rev. Mojaki Kometsi and Vicar-General Phillip Mokuku.

Source: LENA