Supra Mahumapelo speaks at a press conference at Luthuli House, 23 May 2018, where he announced that he would be going on early retirement, thus leaving his post as Premier of the North West Province. Picture: Michel Bega
ANC provincial chairperson Supra Mahumapelo has quit the party’s provincial task team (PTT) in North West.
The PTT was formed in August to replace the disbanded provincial executive committee in North West.
Premier Job Mokgoro was announced as convener and Keneitswe Mosenogi as coordinator.
The PTT’s intent was to strengthen the ANC’s capacity ahead of elections in 2019.
News of Mahumapelo’s withdrawal surfaced after the PTT had a meeting at the weekend. It leaves him further isolated from power after he was forced to take “early retirement” as the premier.
This was confirmed by Mosenogi in reports. He said the PTT welcomed and respected Mahumapelo’s decision.
“As a member he can decide to accept or decline the responsibility but it’s our responsibility and that of the national executive committee to engage further and understand.”
The task team is expected to work with ANC structures in guiding the provincial government in building an election campaign.
The national executive committee initially set up the task team.
The remaining PTT members are:
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