Democratic Alliance (DA) CEO Ryan Coetzee has put paid to rumours he might make himself available for election as DA leader when incumbent Tony Leon relinquishes the reins in May.
In a terse statement on Tuesday, Coetzee said only: ”In response to ongoing speculation I wish to confirm that I will not be standing for the leadership of the DA.”
On Monday, DA national chairperson Joe Seremane announced he would stand for election as his party’s new leader.
Seremane’s announcement came about a month after the only other aspirant so far, DA Eastern Cape leader Athol Trollip, said he was standing for the post.
The leadership election will take place at the party’s national congress in May. — Sapa