“ANC Should Accept If MKP Ask For Ramaphosa’s Removal, Because He Put Us In This Mess” Malema Says

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has urged the African National Congress to consider removing President Cyril Ramaphosa from office if doing so becomes a key requirement for forming a political partnership with the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. Malema argued that the ruling party should not jeopardize its overall organizational future simply to protect one leader, laying the blame for the party’s current political difficulties directly on Ramaphosa’s leadership.

Critical of the ANC’s recent decisions, Malema accused the party leadership of prioritizing Ramaphosa’s political survival over the strength and stability of the movement itself. He cautioned that continuing to defend the president could lead to deeper internal divisions and further weaken the party’s standing across the country. According to Malema, the ANC risks losing its broader political influence by refusing to hold its leader accountable for the challenges facing the governance framework.

The comments were delivered as political organizations evaluate possible realignments following the 2026 Local Government Elections. Malema proposed a broader coalition bringing together progressive political groups, suggesting that the ANC, EFF, MK Party, and South African Communist Party should work collectively.He emphasized that these organizations share historical ties and ideological ground, and that setting aside personal rivalries could help form a unified front capable of steering local government administrations.

From Malema’s perspective, the ongoing coalition talks present the ANC with a vital opportunity to repair damaged relationships with former allies and voters who have felt alienated in recent years. However, his proposal puts renewed focus on Ramaphosa’s position at the helm of the party. The ANC now faces a complex political decision as municipal negotiations unfold, forcing the leadership to balance loyalty to its sitting president against the demands of potential coalition partners needed to form stable municipal governments.

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