The Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially acknowledged receiving a letter from Jabulani Khumalo, the founder of the MK Party, requesting the removal of former President Jacob Zuma as the party’s leader.
However, the commission has stated that it will not interfere in the internal affairs of political parties. According to the IEC, Jacob Zuma is the registered leader of the MK Party.
Jabulani Khumalo, who registered the MK Party last year, allegedly handed over the party’s leadership to Jacob Zuma last month. This claim is supported by a letter dated April 9th, in which Khumalo tendered his resignation as the MK Party leader, stating that Zuma would take over as the party’s leader and public face.
However, a subsequent letter dated May 5th, sent by Khumalo to the IEC, urgently requests the commission to remove Zuma as the face of the party and its president. Khumalo alleges that Zuma fraudulently acquired both positions.
It is worth noting that Khumalo’s latest correspondence with the IEC follows his expulsion from the party, along with several other MK members, just last week. The reasons for their expulsion have not been disclosed.
The IEC’s decision not to intervene in the internal affairs of political parties aligns with their mandate to ensure free and fair elections. While the request to remove Jacob Zuma as the leader of the MK Party has been acknowledged, the commission will not take any action in this matter.
 has responded to a request to remove Jacob Zuma as the leader of the MK Party. The commission has acknowledged receiving the letter but stated that it will not interfere in the internal affairs of political parties. Jabulani Khumalo, the founder of the MK Party, had requested the removal of Zuma as the party's leader, alleging fraudulent acquisition of the position. The IEC's decision aligns with their mandate to ensure free and fair elections. Read more about the response and the background of the situation.){kind=link}