THE ANC in Dr Ruth Mompati region says that party members who joined other political formations or decided to stand as independent candidates will not derail its march to victory.

This came as the ruling party reacted to the news that more than 150 ANC members defected to the National Freedom Party last week.

ANC regional coordinator, Pontsho Kgosieng said their focus now is to mobilise support for the party.

He said they encourage voters to vote for ANC in the upcoming local government elections.

“We are not shaken by disgruntled members who decided to leave the party after dispute. They know the protocol to follow if they have grievances. ANC is the only movement that will cater for the needs of the masses. It really shows that they were only here for the seats.

“We will also take disciplinary measures against those who drag ANC name in to disrepute. We also know members have this tendency of leaving the party and later come back. However doors will always be opened,” Kgosieng said.

Kgosieng added that it was all systems go in the Dr Ruth Mompati region and they are confident that the people will vote for ANC.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) welcomed three serving ANC councillors and other members from the ruling party and the EFF.

One of the councillor candidates, Mika Moeti, said they left ANC because most of the elected candidates were removed from the nomination list.

“We cannot continue to be used like that. If ANC cannot continue to listen to its supporters then the party is taking different direction. Even our late state president, Dr Nelson Mandela said if the party does to what apartheid did to you, and then do what you did to the apartheid to the ANC,” Moeti said.

NFP coordinator, Bheki Gumbi said: “I wish to clarify from the onset that the comrades we welcome here today are not just ordinary members of community. They are well-known and respected leaders who held senior positions in the ANC in the North West province. For them joining the NFP, I must say that they made the right choice because by joining the NFP, they chose the future.”

-TDN

Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews or @IceT_

taungdailynews@gmail.com