No deadline bothers Outa

Non-profit civil action organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) said yesterday they welcomed the recall of President Jacob Zuma as head of state but was concerned that no deadline was put in place for his exit.

“Outa welcomes the ANC leadership announcement to recall Jacob Zuma through the formal channels available to them. It is, however, unfortunate that our country has been put on hold for a few weeks, as a result of our delinquent president’s decision to cling to power,” said Wayne Duvenage, Outa CEO.

The ANC national executive committee announced yesterday afternoon that they had made the decision to recall Zuma.

“We are a country in limbo due to Zuma’s continued selfish behaviour. Personal gain has always been his motive and, once again, his conduct is no exception. He has defied everybody to date, including his party, parliament and the courts,” Duvenage said.

Outa said they were concerned at the ANC’s failure to set a deadline for Zuma’s resignation and what they described as the “inability” to have him removed as soon as possible.

“Zuma needs to be reminded of the graceful exit of Thabo Mbeki in 2008, instead of clinging onto power,” Outa said.

Outa added that they would oppose any deal that allowed Zuma to escape accountability for his involvement in alleged criminal activities. –