Zikalala slams 'dark forces' pushing to oust Ramaphosa

League rejects destabilisation attempts

- By Queenin Masuabi

ANC Veterans League president Snuki Zikalala has come out strongly against what he describes as covert and divisive attempts to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office, insisting that the party leader must be allowed to complete his current term.

His remarks follow growing speculation within party structures and a controversial letter circulated among senior ANC members in the Eastern Cape, stating that Ramaphosa should be removed, and the national executive committee should be disbanded and replaced with a national task team led by former president Thabo Mbeki.

Speaking on behalf of the Veterans' League, Zikalala said the organisation rejects any attempts to destabilise the governing party through secretive campaigns and informal lobbying aimed at unseating the president.

He emphasised that such conduct is not only damaging to the organisation but also goes against the values the Veterans League seeks to uphold.

"We as the Veterans League, condemn such devious activities in ANC meetings because they divide the organisation."

"We would not advise veterans to be involved in divisive activities. We, as the league, are behind the president, and, as far as we are concerned, he must finish his term," Zikalala said.