Allexer Namundjembo
The LPM Youth Command Element’s Khomas Regional Commander, Junia Kaindjee has accused the National Youth Council’s Executive Director Sharonice Busch of ignoring their funding request.
Kaindjee has said that the Element submitted a request to the NYC on the 10th of last month, and the NYC acknowledged the receipt of the request on the 11th, but they did not receive any feedback.
“We have not received substantive feedback from the director’s office. Our request was for the National Youth Council to assist us with transport and refreshments for our Youth Empowerment Conference on the 17th of last month, which was cancelled due to lack of funds,” Kaindjee said.
He also added that the Element did not receive support and his follow-up communication did not yield further engagement.
“While we understand the complexities of managing requests from various organizations, I must express our concern regarding the apparent delays. This situation has prompted us to reflect on whether our request may have been treated differently had it come from a youth organization more closely aligned to the Swapo party of which she is a prominent member and candidate for the next Parliamentary list” he said.
He also added that, since it is the first time the command is seeking financial assistance from NYC, he hoped for a more supportive and communicative response for the entity.
He added that political affiliations should not impact the agency and respect with which requests are handled.
“It is very vital for the integrity of the National Youth Council that all affiliated youth organizations receive equal consideration, as outlined in the NYC constitution,” Kaindjee said.
In the letter seen by Windhoek Observer, the Element has requested financial assistance from NYC, in the amount of N$5 000 to cover the cost of refreshments, and venue expenses for the conference, and they did not receive any communication from the Executive Director.
The NYC’s Executive Director, Sharonice Busch did not respond to the questions sent to her mobile phone after requesting questions to be sent on her WhatsApp.
