In a highly anticipated media briefing held today, African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addressed the recent electoral setback experienced by the party. Mbalula emphasized that former President Jacob Zuma would be held accountable for any failure of the ANC, given his alleged contributions to the party’s decline.
If the ANC fails Jacob Zuma will account, he will have contributed to its failure, There are people who believe in him
Addressing a room full of journalists, Mbalula wasted no time in acknowledging the importance of introspection in the wake of the ANC’s electoral struggles. Mbalula said the ANC had not expected “a father who grew up in this struggle, worked for this liberation, a veteran took the spear and left with it”. However, he emphasised that the ANC was forging ahead.
“There are people who believe in him, and there are opportunists who are with him who stand to benefit positions, patronage, and all of that. Their era of patronage is over, and they think they can get it through MK Party. And look at their names, that’s why there is a manifesto every weekend because there’s nobody who is in charge there. It is a party that was formed for a particular mission.” Mbalula added
