Maimane labels Ramaphosa a chicken

Even with egg on his face for proclaiming a debate that had not even been confirmed, DA leader Mmusi Maimane is adamant that president Cyril Ramaphosa should be the one who is embarrassed for never having agreed to the debate in the first place.

He even went as far as to goad the president on social media by stating that he “chickened out” of the debate.

Dear Mr President. This goes well with chickening out of debates. pic.twitter.com/vhoyYHjlZi

— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) April 17, 2019

Although Maimane’s intention was to yank Ramaphosa’s chain, his jab at the president quickly turned into The Roast of Mmusi Maimane as followers replied with retorts of their own against the DA leader and his party.

Your followers won't get this cos they don't season their food https://t.co/uUFgfBK5h1

— Ketchup (@KeKatli) April 18, 2019

Like the DA has chickened out of providing services to the people of Phillipi. pic.twitter.com/jRm7HVkgGs

— Legendary_ (@Legendary_clock) April 17, 2019

Yah like Mashaba chickened out of addressing residents of Alexandra in Alexandra when protests started there.

— Legendary_ (@Legendary_clock) April 17, 2019

He prolly went to consult the underground gang also…. Like you did 😅😂😭 pic.twitter.com/iQVdwXB9Kq

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— Mgilija (@thefirstborn1) April 17, 2019

My President is busy. pic.twitter.com/H2xS6ZhX7G

— Thokzen (@OOtjay) April 17, 2019

Like Steenhuisen blocking anyone on Twitter that disagrees with him

— Cammo (@Cammo_ZA) April 17, 2019

https://twitter.com/Psyzah/status/1118573537814564866

Mmusi thinks he running for LRC elections in high school, debate for what exactly?

— MrsMoleli♥️ (@Dimakatsosetjie) April 18, 2019

Maimane and his party caused confusion a few days ago when they sent out a press statement proclaiming their excitement for the upcoming debate between Maimane and Ramaphosa. They even went as far as stating that it would air towards the end of April.

Both Redi Tlhabi who hosts The Big Debate and the SABC have denied that the debate had been set.

“The SABC would like to put on record that it has no plans to host a debate between ANC
President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader Mmusi Maimane. As such, there has been no
communication shared with the public regarding the matter. The public broadcaster wants to state as fact that one of its elections productions, The Big Debate has approached leaders of political parties to participate in a debate scheduled for its final episode ahead of the May 8 elections. Plans for the proposed debate are still underway,” stated the public broadcaster on Thursday.

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