SWAPO Party Endorses Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for Presidency

The SWAPO Party has endorsed Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole candidate for its presidency at the upcoming Extraordinary Congress set for March 2025. This decision, reached unanimously by the Central Committee, follows the death of previous leaders. Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for strong party mobilization for upcoming regional elections and equitable resource management in Namibia.

The SWAPO Party’s Central Committee has unanimously approved H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the current Vice President and President-elect of Namibia, as the exclusive candidate for the party’s presidency during the forthcoming Extraordinary Congress. This announcement was made via a press release on 15 February 2025, issued by Hilmar Nicanor, the party’s Secretary for Information and Mobilization.

This decision follows a special meeting in Windhoek triggered by the death of Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma on 8 February 2025. The Central Committee examined a report by the Political Bureau concerning the preparations for the Extraordinary Congress, initially scheduled from 28 February to 1 March 2025, where it was resolved that Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah would be elected unopposed to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Hage G. Geingob.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah is set to be officially introduced at the extraordinary congress slated for 7 to 9 March. During her address at the Central Committee meeting, she called upon party members and supporters to prepare enthusiastically to secure victories in the upcoming regional and local authority elections.

Emphasizing the need for competent and dedicated leadership, Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the importance of electing visionary regional and local authority councillors to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. She remarked on the disparities in the distribution of Namibia’s vast natural resources, stating that these resources are enjoyed by a few at the expense of the majority.

She further emphasized the responsibility of party leaders, members, supporters, and sympathizers to manage Namibia’s resources inclusively for the benefit of all citizens. Full details of the SWAPO’s statement can be accessed through the appropriate channels.

In conclusion, SWAPO Party has positioned Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its sole candidate for the party presidency following a unanimous decision by the Central Committee. The upcoming Extraordinary Congress will provide her an opportunity to complete the term of her predecessors, and she has called for enhanced preparation for local elections, emphasizing equitable management of resources in Namibia.

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