“It Will Be Good For ANC If Ramaphosa, Mbalula And The ANC Top Seven Resigned” Thabo Mbeki Says

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has sparked fresh debate within the African National Congress (ANC) after suggesting that President Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula and the rest of the party’s top seven leadership should consider resigning.

In a statement that could intensify discussions about the future of the governing party, Mbeki questioned whether the ANC had entrusted its renewal project to the wrong people.

According to Mbeki, the survival of the ANC should take priority over the positions held by its current leadership.

He argued that the resignation of Ramaphosa, Mbalula and other members of the top seven could potentially create an opportunity for the party to rebuild itself and restore its standing among South Africans.

“It would be good for @MYANC if @CyrilRamaphosa, @MbalulaFikile and the rest of the top 7 to resign. The survival of @MYANC is sacrosanct, and perhaps we sent the wrong people to renew our glorious movement,” Mbeki reportedly said.

His remarks raise serious questions about the direction of the ANC, particularly as the party continues to face political pressure, internal disagreements and growing concerns about its electoral performance.

Mbeki’s comments also put the spotlight on the ANC’s leadership and the effectiveness of its much-discussed renewal agenda.

Although he did not provide a detailed succession plan in the quoted statement, his suggestion that the entire top seven should resign signals that he believes significant leadership changes may be necessary for the party’s survival.

The remarks are likely to fuel further conversations about whether the ANC’s challenges can be addressed under its current leadership or whether a complete change at the top is needed.

For a party that once dominated South African politics, the question of survival and renewal has become increasingly important.

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