Gayton McKenzie, President of the Patriotic Alliance (PA), has issued a stern warning that his party will withdraw from the Government of National Unity (GNU) if they do not receive a ministerial position.
McKenzie stated, “If I don’t get the ministry, we are jumping out of the GNU because how will I justify why I am supporting the Government of National Unity if I get nothing for my people?”
McKenzie also expressed his concerns about the specific ministerial roles being offered. “If they give us Minister of Women, it can’t be me. I’m straight, I’m a man. What do I know about women’s issues?” he remarked.
The PA President’s statements come amid ongoing negotiations within the GNU, highlighting the party’s demand for a significant role to ensure their continued support.