The BDNP’s general secretary Pelele Letsoela, who felt “uncomfortable” divulging the contents of the matter, said: “The daughter of Ntate Jonathan and his [...]]]> The family of Leabua Jonathan is taking the Basotho Democratic National Party (BDNP) to court in order to try and prevent the usage of Chief Jonathan’s image in BDNP campaign materials. Here.

The BDNP’s general secretary Pelele Letsoela, who felt “uncomfortable” divulging the contents of the matter, said: “The daughter of Ntate Jonathan and his wife have taken us to court. They are objecting to the use of his pictures.”

“Uncomfortable”? How about confused and concerned. I have a feelig this is not exactly a case with groundings in Lesotho copyright law. I doubt the BDNP has more than forty dollars available in their legal fund, if Chief Jon’s family doesn’t want his likeness used it probably will not be…

Chief Jonathan was the first PM of Lesotho and held that post until the 1986 military coup. For more information on the “rule” of Chief Jon and his dealings with the BCP see here.