“South African Electoral Commission Stands Firm on Jacob Zuma’s Leadership in MK Party”

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South African Electoral Commission Upholds Jacob Zuma’s Leadership in MK Party

The South African Electoral Commission has declined a request to oust former President Jacob Zuma as the head of the newly formed Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. The decision came in response to a letter from MK founder Jabulani Khumalo, who sought Zuma’s removal from the party’s leadership and parliamentary candidate list, alleging fraudulent occupancy of the position.

Khumalo, recently expelled from the party, also placed Zuma on precautionary suspension for alleged misconduct. However, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) asserted its non-interference in internal party matters, confirming Zuma’s status as the registered leader of the MK party.

In its statement on Tuesday, the IEC clarified that it acts solely on the instructions of the registered party leader, affirming Zuma’s continued leadership since the previous month. Despite opposition attempts, the 82-year-old has persisted in his bid to contest the upcoming general election on May 29.

The Constitutional Court is scheduled to hear an appeal by the IEC on Friday regarding Zuma’s candidacy ban for a parliamentary seat. This legal battle stems from a previous attempt by the electoral commission in March to disqualify him over a contempt of court conviction.