#SignThePetition calls for Ramaphosa not to resign

The South African political milieu has been tense following the Section 89 Phala Phala report scandal, which implicated President Ramaphosa in violating several sections of the country’s constitution.

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A petition is trending – ” President Ramaphosa don’t resign we still need you” – ahead of the top four ANC officials’ meeting due to take place today.

The top four will include President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President David Mabuza, ANC Chair Gwede Mantashe and Treasurer General Paul Mashatile.

The meeting will process the Section 89 report and determine the way forward for Ramaphosa’s presidency.

In the meantime, the petition, which was created yesterday 2 December 2022, has been shared on various social media platforms and so far has garnered 6,981 signatures.

Also read: Ramaphosa’s “resignation” set to rock South Africa

The “President Ramaphosa don’t resign we still need you” petition reads:

“We are South Africans from all walks of life who are calling on you to continue the work you are doing as president of South Africa. We know that you have done incredible work in reducing corruption, trying to stabilise the economy, attracting investments and in the strengthening of institutions.”

“We know you have been under attack by Arthur Fraser and a group of people implicated in the state capture report. We are aware of the agenda that they have and we cannot allow you to fail against them.”  

“We know there is a panel report that says you MAY have a case to answer, this is not a charge and it is not a conviction. We urge you to seek a review of it as there are weaknesses and many questions about the report.” 

“We know you are tired of the insults and attacks. We also know that you do not want to ever bring the office of the president into disrepute and you have not. Please president don’t resign but rather continue to allow processes to continue, investigations and enquiries.” 

“Mr President we still need you and hope you will heed our calls.”

“We also call upon the NEC of the ANC to stand by and protect president Ramaphosa from the corrupt who want him removed.”

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