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The ANC wants former president Thabo Mbeki to help campaign ahead of this year’s elections, reports the Sunday Times. The party has even sent former KZN provincial secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli to speak with Mbeki as it aims to cement support, especially after ex-president Jacob Zuma declared allegiance to the new MK party.
While not as drastic as Zuma, Mbeki has criticized the ANC recently, hinting last year he wouldn’t campaign for the party. “I can’t tell people to vote for those doing wrong things,” he said then. However, Mbeki reportedly criticized Zuma’s MK party move.
ANC leaders are confident Mbeki will still campaign for them. “He hasn’t agreed yet…but we’re confident he will,” a senior ANC NEC member told the Sunday Times. “The idea is for him to campaign with the manifesto after the launch.” Reports indicate Mbeki will attend the manifesto launch, though nothing is formalized yet.
With the ANC facing declining support, recruiting Mbeki’s help makes strategic sense. Despite past criticism, Mbeki likely wants to avoid an ANC collapse. His prestige could reassure voters feeling doubts after scandals and controversies. The party will aim to capitalize on Mbeki’s reputation and influence to bolster its chances this election season.
