Jacob Zuma has welcomed former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) nationwide chairperson Dali Mpofu to uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.

In an interview with the SABC Mpofu revealed that he’s set to hitch the Zuma-led get together and that he had not knowledgeable EFF leader Julius Malema of his determination.

ZUMA WELCOMES DALI MPOFU TO MK PARTY

As beforehand reported, Mpofu stated he joined the MK Party as a result of he believes it’s the car by way of which the much-needed black and progressive unity may be achieved.

“I’m joining MK because I believe that it is the vehicle through which we will achieve the much-needed black and progressive unity so I’m doing so not necessarily to reject any other organisation but at this point in time, in November 2024, I am of the view that the vehicle through which we should drive that unity is uMkhonto we Sizwe,” he stated.

Mpofu, a former member of the African National Congress (ANC) joined the EFF when it was fashioned in 2013 and served as its first nationwide chairperson from 2014 – 2019.

Zuma who described Mpofu as a dependable, dedicated, and fearless fighter for justice and actual emancipation stated they imagine that the lawyer shall be an ideal match into the membership and management of the MK Party.

“With the large political, ideological and organisational expertise that he posses, we are going to because the management collective of MK Party resolve on the precise position he’ll play within the organisation.

“He is committed and has always been committed to the agenda of unification of all the progressive political formations and MK Party is a perfect platform and movement for the unification of all the progressive forces for total emancipation,” Zuma stated.

EFF TO HOLD ELECTIVE CONFERENCE

The EFF will maintain its National People’s Assembly from 12 – 15 December the place the get together will elect new leadership and assessment a few of its insurance policies.

In July, Malema instructed the SABC that he’s completely out there to steer the get together for the third time period. He additionally acknowledged that it’s as much as the delegates whether or not he comes again from the convention as chief or not.

Juju additionally took concern with those that all the time name him a dictator but he all the time topics himself to the democratic scrutiny of EFF buildings.

“That democracy has worked as we will celebrate 11 years. What kept it alive is its democratic centralism and the ability to sustain the democratic practices in the organisation,” he stated.

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