Ogogo base 93: A powerful reminder that voters, not politicians, hold the power
Ogogo base 93 consists of elderly women who reportedly took assistance from the ANC but chose to vote for the MK Party in 2024. Political analyst Dr Noluthando Phungula uses this situation to discuss democratic accountability. She argues that when political parties dominate for too long, they often become complacent. The event serves as a reminder that the actual power in a democracy rests with the voters. These citizens act as the final guardians of political authority.
The story of Ogogo base 93, a group of elderly women who reportedly accepted ANC assistance but voted for the MK Party in the 2024 elections, offers a lesson in democratic accountability. Political analyst Dr Noluthando Phungula examines how prolonged political dominance can breed complacency and why voters remain the ultimate custodians of political power.