McKenzie: removing Ramaphosa would be grave mistake

He argues that under his presidency inflation has been at its lowest in years

- SIMON MAJADIBODU

PATRIOTIC Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has warned against calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down, saying that it would be a “massive mistake” for the ANC to remove him as party leader and the country’s President.

McKenzie argued that under Ramaphosa's leadership of the Government of National Unity (GNU), inflation is at its lowest in years and nearly 300 000 jobs were created in the third quarter.

He said these signs show the GNU is moving the country in the right direction. His remarks follow growing speculation that Ramaphosa may resign after the upcoming G20 summit. Addressing his supporters on Facebook live on Sunday, McKenzie said tensions within the ANC were escalating.

“Patriots, let me tell you tonight: there's war. The war has started,” he said. “If you check the news, I am told the president told them, ‘Give me the date that you want me to resign.’ “Apparently, there are people in dark corners who want the president to go, which would be a massive mistake.”