Electoral College

12 Sep

Swapo ‘POT’ cooked a generational mix list

ObserverOpinionsElectoral College, Netumbo clique eyes dominance

Paul Shipale Despite conspicuous rumours and glaring headlines in the daily newspapers yelling ‘Netumbo clique eyes dominance’ and talks of ‘underground machinations to ensure that those who supported the party’s vice-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the 2022 congress dominate the upper half of the party’s parliamentary list’, the Swapo Party leadership has done its homework and listened to the cry of the nation clamouring for help, as some say, “the ‘pot’, which has been cooking and simmering for over 72 hours, burned many of the old guard and delivered a fresh meal of a mixed stew, one Swapo had yearn for…

Swapo electoral college urged to prioritise inclusivity and competence

ObserverNational NewsElectoral College, Helmut Angula, Nahas Angula

Ester Mbathera The ruling Swapo party is preparing for its electoral college, also known as the 'pot', where delegates will choose the next group of 96 members to represent the party in the National Assembly from 2025 to 2029. Over 650 delegates are expected to attend the electoral college, which will take place from 7 to 8 September in Windhoek. Swapo veterans Nahas Angula and Helmut Angula have recently made a public appeal to delegates attending the Electoral College. They urged them to prioritise competence, inclusivity, and diversity when selecting candidates. According to political columnist Paul Shipale, who agrees with…