Malema Takes Aim at Dr. Ndlozi Over Election Boycott — Questions His Decision Not to Vote

EFF president Julius Malema has launched a scathing criticism of former party member Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi following his confirmation that he did not participate in the recent local government elections.

Malema questioned Ndlozi’s decision to abstain from voting, suggesting that such a position was difficult to justify, particularly for someone who had previously been associated with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

The EFF leader made the remarks while addressing the issue of former party members who publicly distance themselves from the organisation but continue to express opinions about its political affairs.

“I tell you all the time you will never leave EFF and sound normal, how do you not vote and you think it’s normal your over-exaggerated self-importance,” Malema said.

He further questioned how anyone could consider not voting a reasonable political decision, invoking former president Thabo Mbeki to strengthen his argument.

“How do you even tell Thabo Mbeki that you are thinking of not voting and Mbeki does not respond to you and clarifying that you are saying the most stupid thing ever,” the EFF president added.

The comments come after Ndlozi confirmed during an appearance on SABC1’s Daily Thetha that he did not cast his ballot in the local government elections.

His admission has brought renewed attention to his political position and relationship with the EFF, a party in which he previously occupied a prominent leadership role.

Ndlozi was one of the organisation’s most recognisable public figures and served as its national spokesperson before becoming a Member of Parliament. His departure from active party politics attracted considerable attention, given his influence within the organisation and his longstanding association with its leadership.

Malema’s latest remarks highlight the continuing political tensions surrounding former EFF figures and their decisions following their departure from the party.

The disagreement also raises broader questions about political participation, particularly whether abstaining from elections represents a legitimate form of political expression or an abandonment of democratic responsibility.

Voting remains one of the fundamental ways citizens influence the composition of municipal councils and determine who governs their communities.

For Malema, Ndlozi’s decision appears to represent more than simply choosing not to participate in an election. His criticism suggests that he views political disengagement as contradictory to the principles and activism historically associated with the EFF.

Ndlozi has not, in the information provided, publicly responded to Malema’s latest remarks. The exchange is likely to generate further discussion about political loyalty, democratic participation and the continuing relationship between former comrades.

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