Cyril Ramaphosa Declares Himself President in Waiting as Poll Day Nears: "I Smell Sweet Victory"

 

Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa believes the upcoming rally of the African National Congress will show the ruling power's strength. Cyril Ramaphosa is certain the ANC would win the elections. ANC to win elections: Ramaphosa SABC News said the rally will occur at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 25 May. The Siyanqoba rally is the ANC's final attempt at swaying voters to its side for the 29 May general elections. Ramaphosa, addressing the crowd in Vilakazi Street, said the ANC would win.  "Whether they like it or not, the ANC will win. As I am standing here, I can already smell the sweet smell of victory," he said to a cheering crowd. South Africans don't want ANC to win Netizens on Facebook blasted Ramaphosa and the video of him campaigning for votes. Keodirele Setlhare said: "To fill up the stadiums doesn't mean you'll win elections." Johnnie Johnstone said: "30 years of ANC destruction, messed up municipalities, Eskom, water supply, Transnet, SAA, hospitals, harbours and pothole roads are evidence." Enzo Romano said: "Corruption, looting and failure is what represents the ANC. It's time to give the DA a chance." Blessing Ngomane said: "Those who don't see how destructive the ANC under Ramaphosa is don't love this country." Michael Charles Blankenberg said: "Yes, you'll win because you're in bed with the IEC."  Uhuru Kenyatta appointed head of AU election observation mission TUKO.co.ke reported former president Uhuru Kenyatta was appointed to head the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for South Africa. The African Union Commission (AUC) disclosed that Uhuru is set to lead a team of observers designated to monitor the forthcoming general election in South Africa. The AU team is set to start observing the elections from May 21 to June 3. The role of the team will be to offer impartial reporting or assessment of the quality of the poll, encompassing the extent to which the election conduct aligns with regional, continental, and international standards for democratic elections. According to a report done by the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the observers will also provide recommendations for enhancing future elections grounded in their findings. 

by  Jackson Otukho Didacus Malowa