In my capacity as DA Federal Chairperson, with the responsibility of convening and chairing DA Congresses, I wish to address misguided speculation regarding a possible early Elective Congress for the purpose of electing new leadership before the expiry of the current three-year term.
The DA constitution (Section 6.1.2) prescribes an elective Congress at least every three years. The last Congress was held in April 2023, and the next one is scheduled on the DA calendar for April 2026.
It is my constitutional duty to convene congresses on the basis of this time-frame.
The DA constitution (Section 6.2.6.6) also requires that the DA hold a policy conference, comprising an extended Federal Council, at least a year before a general election.
The DA’s calendar over the next two years, includes all these constitutionally prescribed markers.
Media speculation suggesting otherwise has no foundation in any decision-making structure of the party.
I am determined to implement the provisions of the federal constitution and end media speculation about an early Federal Congress.