Mantashe calls for calm amid ANC candidate list debacle
The party has attributed the list debacle to a technical glitch affecting six municipalities.
Gwede Mantashe, the National Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC), urged for calm and patience as the court processes unfold following the party's failure to submit candidate lists on time. The Electoral Commission (IEC) confirmed that the issue occurred in six municipalities, primarily in the Eastern Cape. Mantashe addressed the media at Ku Gompo City's City Hall, where he was interacting with faith-based organizations.
He stated that 97% of their candidates had been submitted successfully, with only 3% remaining outstanding. The party attributes the delay to a technical glitch in their system, affecting 45 parties. Mantashe emphasized the importance of waiting for the court case to resolve the issue and avoiding blame, as it would not lead to a solution.
Oscar Mabuyane, the ANC's provincial chairperson, announced that the party would convene a Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting to further discuss the matter. Mabuyane clarified that the lists were registered at the headquarters and not in the province, where the lists had been finalized. The party held an extended PEC meeting and adopted their list before sending representatives to ensure their registration.
A meeting of the provincial legislative committee will brief the PEC, enabling the party to speak with an informed perspective rather than relying on rumors.
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