The African National Congress (ANC) has refused to comment on a leaked recording of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, where President Cyril Ramaphosa can be heard expressing dissatisfaction with the party's 2024 election campaign. The ANC stated that it has a longstanding principle of not commenting on leaked information, as it does not want to dignify unethical behavior.
In the recording, Ramaphosa criticized ANC NEC members for not fulfilling their obligations and not supporting party volunteers during the campaign. He acknowledged financial difficulties but assured that funding would be made available. The ANC's head of elections, Mdumiseni Ntuli, presented a report outlining the party's strategy to retain its government position, emphasizing the need for government entities and departments to provide the ANC's elections team with information on all projects they plan to initiate before election day.
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addressed the media, stating that comments made in the meeting do not necessarily represent the official position of the governing party. "People speak their minds in meetings, and that does not become the party's position," Mbalula explained. He also said that the ANC would not intercept meetings of other political parties, as that would be accused of using state resources against opponents.
Why this matters: The leaked recording reveals internal tensions within the ANC and the challenges the party faces in maintaining its grip on power. It also raises questions about the potential misuse of state resources for the ANC's election campaign.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed a complaint against the ANC, alleging the use of state funds to supplement the party's election campaign. DA leader John Steenhuisen called for a probe into the alleged abuse of state funds and manipulation of public resources by Ramaphosa and the ANC. Meanwhile, the ANC has suggested that it will seek the State's protection to catch the individual behind the leak. The party remains focused on preparing for the upcoming election, just like other political parties.
Key Takeaways
- ANC refuses to comment on leaked recording of NEC meeting criticizing election campaign.
- Ramaphosa expressed dissatisfaction with ANC NEC members' lack of support for party volunteers.
- ANC plans to use state resources and entities to aid its 2024 election campaign.
- DA files complaint alleging ANC's misuse of state funds for election campaign.
- ANC seeks state protection to catch individual behind the leaked recording.
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ANC Declines to Comment on Leaked Recording of National Executive Committee Meeting
The ANC refuses to comment on a leaked recording of its NEC meeting, where Ramaphosa criticized party members for not supporting the 2024 election campaign. The leak reveals internal tensions and raises questions about the potential misuse of state resources.
ANC Declines to Comment on Leaked Recording of National Executive Committee Meeting
The African National Congress (ANC) has refused to comment on a leaked recording of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, where President Cyril Ramaphosa can be heard expressing dissatisfaction with the party's 2024 election campaign. The ANC stated that it has a longstanding principle of not commenting on leaked information, as it does not want to dignify unethical behavior.
In the recording, Ramaphosa criticized ANC NEC members for not fulfilling their obligations and not supporting party volunteers during the campaign. He acknowledged financial difficulties but assured that funding would be made available. The ANC's head of elections, Mdumiseni Ntuli, presented a report outlining the party's strategy to retain its government position, emphasizing the need for government entities and departments to provide the ANC's elections team with information on all projects they plan to initiate before election day.
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addressed the media, stating that comments made in the meeting do not necessarily represent the official position of the governing party. "People speak their minds in meetings, and that does not become the party's position," Mbalula explained. He also said that the ANC would not intercept meetings of other political parties, as that would be accused of using state resources against opponents.
Why this matters: The leaked recording reveals internal tensions within the ANC and the challenges the party faces in maintaining its grip on power. It also raises questions about the potential misuse of state resources for the ANC's election campaign.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed a complaint against the ANC, alleging the use of state funds to supplement the party's election campaign. DA leader John Steenhuisen called for a probe into the alleged abuse of state funds and manipulation of public resources by Ramaphosa and the ANC. Meanwhile, the ANC has suggested that it will seek the State's protection to catch the individual behind the leak. The party remains focused on preparing for the upcoming election, just like other political parties.
Key Takeaways