After Loyiso Masuku defeated Dada Morero to become chairman of the ANC in Gauteng’s regional conference in Johannesburg, allegations of vote buying have prompted an investigation. ”
We have received information and hold our own suspicions,” said Amos Masondo, who was speaking to the Sunday Times after the party’s National General Council (NGC), the chairperson of the Gauteng provincial task force. The issues are being actively addressed by us. In addressing the crisis and upholding party discipline, he reiterated the ANC’s determination to eradicate financial coercion and brown envelopes, as well as internal factionalism.
The Sunday Times has previously stated that there were large-scale monetary transactions at the Johannesburg convention, including allegations that votes were transferred for bags of money. The Citizen brought attention to Morero’s strong stance against vote buying, pointing out that the party consistently condemns such tactics, although they still exist. With his loss, Morero’s future as Johannesburg’s mayor is up in the air.
Morero is open to challenges from the current leadership due to his loss and his inability to obtain enough votes for a place on the regional executive, both of which are typical for successful regional chairs who go on to government roles. On the other hand, Masuku has played down the idea of sudden leadership changes in the city.
The next measures will be determined by collaborating with the regional executive and the provincial task team, according to Masondo. He made the comment, “We must involve the regional structures in determining the way forward,” to show that the party is committed to keeping organised discipline and discipline within the party.
Many people are angry over the fresh accusations, and they are demanding that the people involved resign immediately on social media. There will likely be adjustments and more scrutiny to the political environment in Gauteng as the ANC continues its probe.