He will replace President Jacob Zuma as Leader of the ANC after he defeated his closest contender, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zumah, former Senior Minister and out gone Chairperson of the African Union Commission by a margin of 179 votes to emerge the winner of the keenly contested primaries.
The NPP in a statement signed by it Acting General Secretary, Mr John Boadu expressed its confidence in the ability of Mr. Ramaphosa to turnaround the economic fortunes of South Africa and improve the living condition of the people.
“The NPP is convinced that the election of Ramaphosa, whose campaign primarily centred on the fight against corruption, the promotion of good governance and to increase economic growth, will prove to be one of the most momentous in South Africa's recent history.
“We are convinced that Ramaphosa has the wherewithal to transform the country's economy and to deliver prosperity to the South African people.”
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