The SWAPO Party has endorsed Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole candidate for party presidency, following Dr. Nujoma’s passing. She will be presented at the Extraordinary Congress scheduled for March 7-9, 2025, where she aims to prepare the party for local and regional elections.
The SWAPO Party’s Central Committee has unanimously endorsed H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole candidate for the party presidency through a press release issued on 15 February 2025. This endorsement follows an extraordinary meeting convened in Windhoek to address the leadership transition after the passing of Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma on 8 February 2025.
The committee reviewed recommendations from the Political Bureau regarding preparations for the upcoming Extraordinary Congress, originally scheduled for 28 February to 1 March 2025. Upon thorough analysis, the committee adopted the suggestion to elect Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah unopposed, allowing her to fill the unexpired term left by the late Dr. Hage G. Geingob. She is expected to be officially presented at the extraordinary congress set for 7 to 9 March 2025.
During her address at the Central Committee meeting, Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the need for party members and supporters to prepare diligently for the upcoming regional and local authority elections. She highlighted the necessity of appointing capable and visionary officials to ensure effective service delivery. Moreover, she noted that Namibia’s natural resources are currently unequally distributed, benefiting a select few at the expense of the broader population, urging members to strive for equitable management of these resources.
In summary, the SWAPO Party has positioned Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its sole candidate for party presidency following the recent passing of Dr. Nujoma. Her election is set to be confirmed at the upcoming extraordinary congress, where she intends to rally the party in preparation for critical elections. The focus will be on capable leadership and equitable resource management to foster national development.
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