COPE president Mosiuoa Lekota has been suspended from the party amid allegations that he played a role in dividing the organization.
It is also alleged that he lacks the energy and the strength to lead the party.
Lekota was suspended on Monday after a meeting of Cope’s congress national committee (CNC) on Sunday.
COPE deputy president Willie Madisha made the announcement at a media briefing in Kempton Park on Monday.
COPE spokesperson Denis Bloem said Lekota has been placed on precautionary suspension, not only for sowing divisions, but also for alleged corruption and promoting the removal of elected leaders.
“He promotes and supports actions against which COPE was formed, those actions include corruption, removal of elected leaders and representatives such as councillors.”
“The COPE national leadership advised him on several occasions that given his lack of energy and strength to lead the party at the moment, he must step back.
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Cancel anytime.
Subscribe nowNeed help? molokom@insidepolitic.co.za
