MBOMBELA – Premier-elect, Mr David Mabuza has committed not to fail the citizens of Mpumalanga.
Giving his acceptance speech on Wednesday at the provincial legislature after being elected as Mpumalanga Premier, Mabuza said he would not fail the citizens, but that in doing his work, he would represent everyone regardless of their votes.
“As the ANC, we are humbled by the trust and the respect shown to us by the people of Mpumalanga to continue to lead their government. Their trust is not misplaced and we thank them for going out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right to choose their preferred government,” said Mabuza.
He said the country’s democracy was maturing.
“As we sit here to start our business, we will consider all the concerns and challenges raised by the people during they told us during the campaigns. Indeed we are humbled by the trust and respect they have given us,” said Mabuza.
He said the new administration would focus more on human settlement, job creation, water and electricity provision, and job creation
Mabuza’s inauguration as the Premier is expected to take place sometime next week and he would subsequently announce the new executive council.
He said he was likely to retain some of the hardworking members of the executive from the previous administration.
Meanwhile, Ms Thandi Shongwe was elected as the Speaker of the Mpumalanga Legislature.
