Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, electrified Ghana’s main political parties when he addressed a public forum earlier this month.
Malema was in Accra at the invitation of Arise Ghana, a group affiliated with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
His lectures focused primarily on governance at the continental and sub-regional levels, with particular focus on tenure, corruption, resource mismanagement and other current issues.
At the end of the speech, a review found that the tough-faced South African politician was as much admired by the NDC as he was by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Sources of NDC excitement – corruption, IMF, etc.
Sammy Gyamfi, the NDC national communications director, did not mention the president or the government in his criticism, as he was one of the party members who praised Malema’s stance against corruption, but Sammy and others believe that Malema did so. Quoted.
“We also know that this is a country that is leading a peaceful and successful succession. Of course, at some point it will experience some difficulties, but since then Ghana has been one of the most famous It has become a democracy. However, Ghana’s democracy is threatened by corruption.
“Corruption makes it impossible for Ghana to repay its international debts. As a result, today Ghana is unable to achieve self-determination. “This is because the person failed to fulfill his obligations,” he said.
What did Malema say about the former president?
Mr Malema also touched on the issue of the role of former presidents, warning against unnecessarily distracting the incumbent.
Presidential staffer Dennis Miracles Aboazi posted a video of Malema’s views with the caption “interesting” as he was heard saying:
“We have to ensure that democracy matures in this way in Africa, where the former president is not in the business of fighting the current president, and the new president is able to lead to the best of his ability.Because you It doesn’t mean you’re perfect. ”
“African leaders who are retiring should not lead from the grave. We have to be like the former president. That is our duty, because Africa must be stable and Africa must always be democratic,” Malema said.
Many pro-government activists on social media tried to suggest that Malema’s words were good advice for former President John Dramani Mahama, who is seeking a return to high office.
Incidentally, Mr Mahama was the oldest politician Mr Malema met in person during his stay.
Interesting pic.twitter.com/NqLsJmIaX2
— Dennis Edward Aboagye (@DennisMiracles) January 23, 2024
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Malema remained a hero of sorts in the eyes of both NDC and NPP activists for a variety of reasons.
He is back in his native South Africa, where the ruling party is grappling with a stubborn former president (Jacob Zuma) who was recently suspended from the African National Congress (ANC) for anti-party conduct.
Meanwhile, Malema and the EFF are investigating the case of incumbent Cyril Ramaphosa, who is mentioned in a $1 million scandal related to the sale of cattle on his farm.
Message to young people, presidents sitting tight
Malema also called on African leaders not to impose themselves on their people beyond constitutional requirements.
“We call on all African leaders not to leave office with their coffins in tow. When the time comes to depart, they must depart without asking the military for an extension of their term. Born to be leaders. No one is a traditional leader in political office. If you want to be a traditional leader, fight on such issues within your tribe. I don’t agree with people who want to leave politics with something,” he added.
“We will continue to give you a state funeral because you are the former president. As long as you respect those who will replace you, we will pay them pensions, protect them and take care of them,” Malema said.
However, he advised young people not to use unfair means to remove older generations from leadership positions.
“As young Africans, we must not try so desperately to eliminate the old that we destroy the institutional memory,” he said.
Rather, “we must always allow the old and the young to coexist, but the old must be ready to impart wisdom to the young, because in order for new things to appear, certain At some point the old must die. I’m not calling for the killing of Africa’s elderly leaders, but rather that by nature, at some point the old must die in order for the new to emerge. No need.”
“But the new must be ready to learn from the old,” Malema clarified.
For example, he said: “I was in Liberia yesterday and saw the inauguration of the old president. I became very worried, but after seeing the vice president, I left Liberia in a very comfortable way. The elderly and young people coexist in one office, and I hope that the vice president will not suffocate to death, but the president, based on his rich experience and advanced age, will pass the baton to the younger generation. You must understand that you have an obligation to provide the
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