South African Prosecutors Drop Corruption Charges Against ANC Leader Jacob Zuma

The path to the South African presidency appears to have been cleared for African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma after prosecutors announced they would drop corruption charges after finding evidence that suggested political interference may have played a role in the case.

According to the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) the decision to drop the charges was made following the discovery of recorded phone conversations that suggested the charges filed against Zuma had been manipulated.

The NPA released a statement following the decision to drop the charges, “It is a difficult decision because the NPA has expended considerable resources on this matter, and it has been conducted by a committed and dedicated team of prosecutors and investigators who have handled a difficult case with utmost professionalism and who have not been implicated in any misconduct.”

Zuma stood accused of several counts of corruption tied to a multi-million dollar arms deal in 1999. He has denied any wrongdoing in the incident and has long argued that the charges were politically motivated.

In Dec. 2007 Zuma was elected leader of the ANC, unseating South African President Thabo Mbeki as the party’s head. Zuma is expected to become president following the April 22 general elctions.

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