President Cyril Ramaphosa reacts to ANC infighting

President Cyril Ramaphosa of the African National Congress (ANC) has lamented the persistent infighting inside the ruling party and reiterated his demand for unity among comrades.

On Sunday, 3 April 2022, Ramaphosa spoke to participants at the ANC Mpumalanga’s three-day elective conference in Emalahleni. Mandla Ndlovu was elected ANC chairperson in the province, while Speedy Mashilo was elected deputy provincial chairperson, at the conference. Muzi Chirwa was appointed as the next provincial secretary.

Ramaphosa has praised the new top five leadership for rallying behind him ahead of the ANC elective conference.

President Cyril Ramaphosa of the African National Congress (ANC) has urged delegates to focus on the task at hand – governing – and has criticised the party’s recent history of factionalism.

“Now is the time for us to focus, to pay attention on what will advance the interests of our people, and on how the ANC should reposition itself as it leads society, as it renews itself and demonstrates that we are fit and proper to continue leading this country going forward”

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa

“The internal squabbles and divisions among us distract us and cause us to lose attention on the task at hand. Our contestations are rooted in battles over power and access to resources. We must remain focused on driving economic reconstruction and recovery to create jobs”

The president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa is more concerned about the African National Congress executives and members to put interest on governing the body.

He also praised the top five leaders of the African National Congress.