Lesotho: MP Lekitla Slams Judge’s Conduct in His Murder Trial

…says Hlaele’s remarks show bias, pushes for new judge

Moorosi Tsiane

MURDER-accused Democratic Congress (DC) legislator, Thabiso Lekitla, has intensified his efforts to have Justice ‘Mabatsoeneng Hlaele removed from presiding over his trial, accusing her of inappropriate conduct and bias during proceedings held last year.

Through his lawyer, Advocate Motiea Teele KC, the Mekaling lawmaker alleges that Justice Hlaele made improper remarks when he applied for a postponement of his trial in…