EFF statement on appointment of Cyril Ramaphosa as Chair of the African Union
10 February 2020
The EFF notes the appointment of Cyril Ramaphosa as the Chair of the African Union (AU).
We note the appointment of Ramaphosa as a missed opportunity to appoint a progressive African leader who would lead the continent towards independent economic development and progressive legislation towards African unity.
The key objectives of the AU are outlined as the achievement of greater unity between African countries, the defence of the independence of its Member States, the promotion of integrated African economies, good governance and sustainable economic development in Africa. Cyril Ramaphosa is incapable and indecisive to be trusted with such an important mandate.
Under the leadership of Cyril Ramaphosa, there has been a lack of accountability, transparency and good governance. This is evident in his sealing the "CR17" documents which may reveal the sophisticated capture of himself, the judiciary, media and the many NGOs funded by white-monopoly capital.