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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Eight months after the ANC formed a coalition government in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, the ruling party is set to lose power.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the ACDP, African Independent Congress, Abantu Integrity Movement, DA, FF Plus, PAC, and UDM agreed to form a coalition government.<\/p>\n

Recently, the parties met at least eight times to iron out an agreement, and their leaders are to report back to their structures for a final mandate.<\/p>\n

Port eZillebeth? DA’s push for top jobs stalls bid to oust ANC in Nelson Mandela Bay<\/p>\n

If successful, this would be the second coalition government in the metro following the 2021 local government elections, when the ANC formed a coalition with several smaller parties.<\/p>\n

In a short joint statement, the parties said the metro needed a stable coalition government.<\/p>\n

“This is the eighth time we have met to discuss a stable coalition government for the City to replace the fractured and dysfunctional ANC coalition that is presiding over a paralysed administration divided between two competing City managers.<\/p>\n

“The parties involved in today’s talks will report back to their structures for a final mandate. We aim to sign a formal coalition agreement before the end of the month. There will be no further comment until the signing ceremony,” they added.<\/p>\n

In 2021, Eugene Johnson was elected as the mayor of the metro – by a one-vote margin – over DA Eastern Cape leader Nqaba Bhanga who is now in the Eastern Cape legislature.<\/p>\n

Eastern Cape name changes: DA accuses council of being sneaky with latest proposals<\/p>\n

Bhanga won 59 votes, while the ANC’s Johnson got 60.<\/p>\n

During the 2021 elections, the DA and ANC each won 48 seats.<\/p>\n

Altogether, 119 votes were counted, no ballots were spoilt, and only one councillor from the DA was absent.<\/p>\n

ANC Nelson Mandela Bay regional secretary Luyolo Nqakula did not respond to questions.<\/p>\n

His response will be added once received.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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