Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - South Africa's Opposition Leader Julius Malema has once again waded into the political situation in Kenya and lauded Gen Z's protests against President William Ruto's government.
In a statement, Malema called
out Ruto, arguing that he was losing his grip on power by disregarding the
young people.
"This dismissive attitude mirrors the arrogance of Ruto, who is rapidly losing his grip on power due to his disregard for the youth.
"Ramaphosa (South African president Cyril
Ramaphosa) should take a hard lesson from this and recognize the urgent need to
engage with the voices of the younger generation," read the statement in
parts.
Malema, who is also the leader
of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, lauded the Gen Zs for demanding
accountability from their government, saying it is the way to go.
"We congratulate the youth
for their relentless struggle, which has led to the complete scrapping of the
bill and the dissolution of President William Ruto's entire cabinet,"
Malema said in a statement.
At the same time, Malema blasted
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga for agreeing to form the government with Ruto at
the expense of Gen Zs.
"The EFF also notes with
disdain the flimsy offer of a government of national unity with opposition
forces as a response to the youth's demands for Ruto's resignation and better
leadership.”
"This superficial
concession is an attempt to placate the masses without addressing the core
issues of corruption and misgovernance. The youth of Kenya must remain
steadfast and resilient until their legitimate demands are fully met," the
party's statement continued to read.
He incited the South African
youth to emulate Kenyan Gen Zs and demand accountability from their government.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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