“This is an escalation‚ but consistent with what has been happening in the ANC. Members are not willing to use their internal processes to resolve issues.”
He said the ANC will end up in “paralysis” if there is no room for dialogue.
Mabuyane’s victory came amid deep-rooted divisions that resulted in a physical brawl‚ leaving many injured at the weekend.
He received 935 votes while former provincial chairman Phumullo Masualle only got seven.
Unhappy with the results‚ Masualle’s faction approached the East London High Court to ask it to nullify the results. Judgment is due to be handed down at 9am on Monday.
Just after midnight on Sunday morning a fight ensued between delegates supporting Mabuyane and Masualle after a deadlock on the adoption of credentials.
The conference‚ which started on Thursday‚ was marred by delays stemming from unresolved disputes and complaints.