By OBAKENG MAJE
The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari said he has noted with concern some detractors, who claim to support him, mudslinging various ANC and government leaders. Lehari said the vicious attacks were launched on various social media platforms, especially on WhatsApp.
“I categorically distance myself from any group whatsoever and remain fiercely against groupings attacking both ANC leaders and government officials. It is worth noting that I do not have a WhatsApp account and am not a member of any group.
“I want to issue a stern warning to all who use my name by attacking provincial leaders, as well as government officials. I have directed the law enforcement agencies to investigate these charlatans and bring them to book,” he said.
Lehari further said anyone found to have contravened any statute of the Republic, will face the might of law as a ‘matter of urgency.’ He added that as part of the collective leadership of the province, does not need anyone using his name nor position to denigrate and defame other leaders.
“This is mere propaganda against me as both the MEC and the ANC Provincial Treasurer. I think this is an effort to injure my social standing as a leader,” said Lehari
Meanwhile, there are allegations over a fierce contestation between Lehari and the former ANCYL president, Collen Maine of who will become the North West Premier.
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