South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed plans for his African National Congress (ANC) party to form a national unity government, aiming to align with the voters’ wishes and propel the nation forward.
Following a lengthy meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa made the announcement on Thursday, emphasizing the need for a post-election strategy.
Despite losing its parliamentary majority for the first time in the democratic era, the ANC remains the largest political party in South Africa.
“We have decided to extend an invitation to political parties to establish a government of national unity as the most viable option for advancing our nation,” stated Ramaphosa during a press briefing.
The primary objective of the national unity government is to address the urgent concerns raised by South Africans, according to Ramaphosa.
He emphasized the importance of fostering widespread unity among the citizens to combat issues such as crime, poverty, high living costs, and corruption.
Ramaphosa stressed the need for multiparty cooperation and collaboration among various stakeholders to overcome the significant challenges facing the country.
Expressing acknowledgment of the people’s frustrations voiced during the recent election, Ramaphosa highlighted the ANC’s commitment to addressing the concerns of South Africans.
Having governed South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994, the ANC faced repercussions for its performance in the latest election, despite retaining its position as the largest party.
With the ANC no longer able to govern independently, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula emphasized the importance of considering all available options with a rational approach.
South Africa continues to grapple with economic stagnation, widespread poverty and unemployment, racial wealth disparities, energy shortages, and political misconduct.
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