Mpofu Rejects Claims MKP Demanded Ramaphosa’s Removal For Coalition

Dali Mpofu Breaks Silence on MK Party’s Position Regarding Ramaphosa

uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) coalition negotiator Advocate Dali Mpofu has rejected reports claiming that the party previously demanded President Cyril Ramaphosa’s removal as ANC leader before agreeing to enter into a coalition with the ruling party.

Mpofu described the reports as a distortion of the MK Party’s position following the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. His response comes as political parties begin discussions about possible coalition arrangements after the recent local government elections.

Explaining the party’s approach to the ongoing negotiations, Mpofu suggested that local government issues should be prioritised instead of allowing national political disagreements and ideological differences to stand in the way of cooperation.

He argued that the most important consideration should be whether municipalities can provide essential services and improve the lives of residents, regardless of which political parties are involved in governing them.

Mpofu also questioned why Ramaphosa’s position as ANC president should become a stumbling block during municipal coalition negotiations. He pointed out that the President would not be taking up the position of a mayor or councillor in any municipality.

His remarks indicate that the MK Party may be willing to consider working with other political organisations where there is common ground on local governance and service delivery.

The comments could also influence the direction of coalition discussions, particularly in municipalities where no single political party has secured enough support to govern independently.

For now, Mpofu’s position suggests that the MK Party wants municipal negotiations to focus on practical governance arrangements rather than making Ramaphosa’s leadership of the ANC a condition for possible cooperation.

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