ANC invites political parties to form a government of national unity

The African National Congress (ANC) says it will invite other political parties to form a government of national unity.

The party concluded its national executive committee meeting on Thursday that was held to discuss its coalition government options.

ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, says the party’s leadership recognised the responsibility it has to ensure unity, stability, peace, and progress in South Africa.

PICTURED: ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa

The ruling party received less than 50-percent votes in a national election for the first time since the dawn of democracy.

"The discussions have been constructive and thorough and have enabled us to emerge with a unified consensus position. This NEC meeting has provided clear direction on the work we must do over the next few days and weeks to establish national and provincial governments that are stable, effective and advance the interests of the South African people as a whole. The ANC acknowledges that we are at a moment of fundamental consequence in the life of our nation," says Ramaphosa.

“We will ensure the continuation of a progressive agenda of social and economic transformation in our country. We have therefore agreed that we will invite political parties to form a Government of National Unity as the best option to move our country forward," he added.

He emphasized that  modalities of the Government of National Unity will take into account the conditions prevailing at this moment in the country’s history.

"The purpose of this Government of National Unity must be first and foremost to tackle the pressing issues that South Africans want to be addressed. These issues include job creation and inclusive economic growth, the high cost of living, service delivery, crime and corruption,’’ said President Cyril Ramaphosa

CLOSING ADDRESS: Special #ANCNEC Meeting #LetsDoMoreTogether https://t.co/p0LEGJcePh

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) June 6, 2024

 

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