MBABANE — Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has accepted a parliamentary motion questioning his leadership style, opening the way for a detailed debate over executive responsibility and the functioning of government.

The motion, introduced by Mbabane East MP Welcome Dlamini in the House of Assembly, asks the Prime Minister to explain what the MP described as a disruptive leadership approach and how it fits within the country's Tinkhundla system of government.

The motion also raises questions about collective responsibility within Cabinet and the impact of the Prime Minister's leadership on government service delivery. Parliament is seeking explanations on coordination, efficiency, development projects, and the implementation of public programmes affecting citizens.

Prime Minister Dlamini accepted the motion during the parliamentary sitting and indicated that he would provide responses after additional issues were raised during the debate.

The development comes as Eswatini's Parliament continues to debate major national issues, including public-sector performance, economic pressures, and governance. The country's political system gives the monarchy a central role while Parliament operates through the Tinkhundla framework.

The parliamentary motion could become an important test of executive accountability and political debate as lawmakers scrutinise the government's leadership and performance.