NFP rejects return to KZN unity government, backs no-confidence move against Premier Thami Ntuli
The NFP stands firm that it will remain on the opposition benches and away out of the Government of Provincial Unity.
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Recent overtures made by parties in KwaZulu-Natal's Government of Provincial Unity to woo the National Freedom Party back into their fold have come to nothing.
The NFP have dug in their heels and maintained that they stand by the November 1 announcement the party made, stating that it had withdrawn from the GPU arrangement.
It reaffirmed this week that the NFP will remain on the opposition benches, even though they engaged in talks with the ANC and DA recently, and the IFP on Sunday.
A statement was issued “to provide clarity on its position regarding the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) and the recent political developments”.
About the IFP meeting, the NFP said that “while discussions have not yet concluded, they are expected to continue.”
However, the party made it clear that no agreements have been concluded.
“Our position stands firm, we are content to serve on the opposition bench,'' the party said.
“To date, no confirmation or agreements have been made with any party.”
The NFP said it anticipates that further engagements may take place should they be deemed necessary, noting that all parties have indicated their intention to revert to the NFP during the second phase of agreements.
As part of what it described as ongoing political participation and progression, the party said it had “convened close engagements with the MKP and EFF to deliberate on respective positions regarding the state of the KZN-GPU.”
During those discussions, the party stated that “the second round of the motion of no confidence against the KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli, was tabled.”
It confirmed that the talks resulted in a joint position.
“A mutual agreement was reached. The MKP, EFF, and NFP have resolved to support the second round of the vote of no confidence.”
“Further details of these discussions will be made in public in due course.”
''The NFP remains committed to consistency in its work,'' said the party.
It added that it treats all parties with equal attention and respect, ensuring that our engagements are conducted with fairness, dignity, and transparency.
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