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Former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu’s remarks that “many” party leaders were aware of his intentions to leave the red berets has angered their MPs.
Shivambu, in his appearance on Sizwe Mpofu-Welsh’s podcast SMWX, expressed confidence in his decision to switch to the MK Party, saying it was “the most correct, sound and best decision.”
“I’m convinced this is the correct path and decision in the history of politics.”
Shivambu’s claim that many EFF leaders were aware of his intentions to leave prompted a denial from the party’s former secretary-general Godrich Gardee.
“I am a central command team [CCT] member and I did not know or suspect. He never canvassed me. I would have informed the secretary-general [Marshall Dlamini], CIC [Julius Malema] and CCT to give them a heads up,” Gardee said.
Gardee said Shivambu’s remarks could have negative ramifications for EFF leaders.
“It is dangerous and threatens our safety. Ground forces will never trust us and may beat us up for knowing and not taking the CIC and the organisation into confidence. You have left a dark cloud on our heads and painted us with the same brush. Forever we shall smell. Tell their names,” said Gardee.