“He has always co-operated with law enforcement agencies whenever asked to do so.”
The ANC says former party president Jacob Zuma has always been a “law-abiding citizen” who has respected the judicial process despite his stature.
The warrant was issued after the former president failed to appear in court on corruption charges relating to the 1990s arms deal involving French company Thales. In a statement on Wednesday, the ANC said: “Former president Jacob Zuma is a law-abiding citizen who has consistently respected the courts and submitted himself to judicial processes regardless of his stature.“He has always co-operated with law enforcement agencies whenever asked to do so,” said the party. “In keeping with its principle of upholding and defending the independence of the judiciary, the ANC respects the decision of the court.
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