Jacob Zuma’s misguided comments during the ANC’s “Countdown to Victory” launch at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg are clear signs of desperation on the part of the ANC.
“In referring to the Inkatha Freedom Party as a formerly violent party, Jacob Zuma demonstrates that the ANC is in desperation mode. It clearly shows that as president of his party he has nothing of substance to offer to the citizens of South Africa. He must remember that the AK 47s and other weapons came from Russia and the IFP has no connections with that country. He should read Dr Anthea Jeffery’s book, “The People’s War” to get to know who the perpetrators of violence were. Zuma was silent when members of his own party were killing their own candidates and were embarking on violent protests in many parts of the country that led to loss of life and destruction of property. It is rich of him to stoop so low and point fingers at the IFP instead of getting his own house in order. We do not expect a national leader to make such comments instead of promoting peaceful elections. As the president of the ANC and president of the country, Zuma does not command respect and therefore we treat his comments with the contempt that they deserve”, said IFP National Chairman, Mr Blessed Gwala MPL.
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Mr Blessed Gwala MPL,
IFP National Chairman
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