The recall of (ex-president) Thabo Mbeki – its meaning and lessons

May 26, 2017 Oupa Lehulere 0

The recall of President Thabo Mbeki was not only unconstitutional in terms of the ANC constitution, it also revealed deep undemocratic tendencies within the ANC, and its tendency to ignore its own constituency when making important national decisions. This development will have negative implications for the ANC’s accountability as an organization.