25 February 2010

The IFP has congratulated the people of Ulundi and Jozini for voting overwhelmingly for the party in yesterday's By-Elections in Ulundi and Jozini despite what it calls ANC's hand-outs to communities. In the IFP's victory statement issued today, the IFP MPL who is Leader of the Opposition in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Dr Bonginkosi Buthelezi stated:

"The victory of the IFP in the Ulundi and Jozini By-Elections yesterday was a clear repudiation of the prophets of doom who had predicted the end of our party. What made this victory significant is that the people voted overwhelmingly for the IFP despite a concerted campaign by the ANC which deployed its MEC's who used state resources to buy votes from the communities by distributing food parcels and making empty promises. In addition, government vehicles were used to transport and campaign for ANC candidates on the Election Day.

"However, despite all this political mischief, the people of Ulundi and Jozini displayed their total maturity by voting for us. This was a clear statement to the ruling ANC that the days are gone when they went around buying votes through hand-outs. The people told them in no uncertain terms that no hand-outs can hide the fact that the ANC government has failed to act on its election promises.

"We therefore salute all those who voted for us and also the members and supporters who worked tirelessly for this victory" 

For Further Information:

Dr Bonginkosi Buthelezi IFP MPL

Leader: KZN Official Opposition                             082 516 0156