EFF top six unopposed

Floyd Shivambu was elected deputy president, Dali Mpofu national chairperson, Godrich Gardee secretary general, Hlengiwe Hlophe deputy, and Magdalene Moonsamy as treasurer.

 

The more than 2600 delegates cheered and ululated, as the top six were nominated unopposed.

 

There was, however, some tension when national co-ordinator Mpho Ramakatsa challenged Gardee.

 

 

Gardee was nominated and received enough votes to meet the threshold, while Ramakatsa could not meet the threshold and dropped out of contention, leaving Gardee to secure the title.

 

Emotions ran high towards the end of the nomination period when delegates wanted to leave the hall before a decision regarding the treasurer was reached. Security had to close the doors and prevent delegates from walking out.

 

Malema intervened and urged that the results be announced so delegates could leave. Once the names were called, Shivambu released the delegates for the night.

 

The conference continues on Monday with more members to be elected for the remaining positions.

 

The elective congress is expected to end on Tuesday.

 

 

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