He was commenting on reports that some party members in the province are questioning the legitimacy of the conference and are even intending to challenge the outcome of the conference.

Speaking at a media briefing in Mahikeng, Mabe says they expect all party members to rally behind the elected leaders.

“Comrade Nono is the duly-elected chairperson of the province. Our expectation is that he will work with the collective to fulfill the mandate given to them by the ninth provincial conference of the ANC. Where we are – and the reason why we have been released as the DIP machinery of the ANC at national level to come and give this support to the officials – is because we recognise the election of the officials that is why we are here,” says Mabe.

SABC