Military ruler of Lesotho from 1986 to 1991 (1938–2021)
General
Justin Lekhanya
1st Chairman of the Military Council
In office 24 January 1986 – 2 May 1991
Monarchs
Moshoeshoe II Letsie III
Preceded by
Leabua Jonathan
Succeeded by
Elias Phisoana Ramaema
Personal details
Born
Justin Metsing Lekhanya
(1938-04-07)7 April 1938 Thaba-Tseka, Basutoland (now Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho)
Died
20 January 2021(2021-01-20) (aged 82) Maseru, Lesotho
Political party
None (military officer)
Other political affiliations
Basotho National Party
Occupation
Soldier, politician
Military service
Branch/service
Lesotho Defence Force
Rank
General
General Justin Metsing Lekhanya (7 April 1938 – 20 January 2021) was the Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Military Council of Lesotho (head of government) from 24 January 1986 to 2 May 1991.[1]
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