Pelaelo: End of an era for a reformist

As he left the top office on October 21, Pelaelo could be reasonably pleased that his seven-year tenure opened and closed with benign inflation levels. And if inflation control was the only item on the former governor’s job description, Pelaelo could depart satisfied that his administration wrestled against price increases and their numerous causes, to the point where he could pass on the baton to his successor with pride.

But inflation control was not the only target for Pelaelo and his administration. Coming into an office that had become synonymous with the 17-year long governorship of the late Linah Mohohlo, Pelaelo quickly put out signs that his tenure would be marked by change or reforms. As much as the course would stay the same, the ship’s captain had changed.