“I know I’m called to be president” – Former CJ Mogoeng Mogoeng

Retired Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogeong says he knows he is called to be president but when or how it will happen is unknown.

“I know I’m called to be president” – Former CJ Mogoeng Mogoeng

Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng revealed that he knows he is meant to be the president of South Africa, he’s just unsure about when or how.

Mogoeng says he knows he is called to be president

While speaking at the sidelines of a Southern African Institute of Government Auditors gala dinner on Thursday, 15 September, Mogoeng answered questions about the African Alliance Movement’s (AAM) endorsement for him to be president.

“I know I’m called to be president, but I don’t know when or how,”

said Mogoeng.

According to TimesLIVE, Mogoeng stated that he would not be starting a political party or lobby in order to become president. The retired Chief Justice said he was not associated with any political structure or formation.

The retired Chief Justice says the decision is something to pray about

He added that if he does decide to run for the Presidency it will be heard from him. Adding that it is not something to decide but something to pray about. He said that it was a calling upon his life and his response is to pray. Mogoeng said he has been telling people that he is waiting for the Lord to speak to him.

If He says He has cancelled, I’ll be happy to enjoy my pension,” Mogoeng said.

Background: Former Chief Justice to run for presidency in 2024

An earlier report by The South African revealed that former chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng might be contesting for the presidency in the 2024 government elections.

On Friday, 5 August, it was announced that Mogoeng accepted the nomination of president of the All African Alliance Movement. The movement launched earlier this year. A thread on Twitter was shared by Public Interest SA founder Tebogo Khaas, who explained why this decision was made.

Khaas wrote that a group of 1 600 African Religious Leaders have been meeting with 400 tribal chiefs for more than six months. They have discussed challenges South Africans face under the African National Congress (ANC). Read the full story here.