Kalimbo Iipumbu – Windhoek Observer

05 Sep

Political analyst warns that ECN action could undermine trust ahead of elections

ObserverMainKalimbo Iipumbu, Sakaria Johannes

Stefanus Nashama Political analyst, Sakaria Johannes has advised the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to get its house in order to avoid losing credibility ahead of the November elections. Johannes said this in an interview with the Windhoek Observer on Thursday, hours after the High Court declared the ECN’s decision to deregister the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) invalid. “There will be public questions as to why ECN opened a case when it was not the option to go for. One would think the commission is used by political figures to cut the legs of opposition political parties that would…

Iipumbu claims NEFF deregistration was politically driven

ObserverNational NewsECN, Kalimbo Iipumbu

Stefanus Nashama The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters’ (NEFF) deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu, claimed the party's deregistration by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) was politically motivated. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer on Monday, Iipumbu accused the ECN of being captured by the 'system'. "It seems that the ECN is weak, incompetent and captured to carry out its mandate," said Iipumbu. The NEFF was deregistered by the ECN in July for failing to submit its audited documents and publish them in 2022. According to Iipumbu, the ECN could have addressed the matter in an alternative way instead of deregistering the party.…

NEFF disappointed in justice system as activist are remanded in jail

ObserverNational NewsDimbulukeni Nauyoma, Kalimbo Iipumbu, Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), NEFF disappointed in justice system as activist are remanded in jail

Obrein Simasiku The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has claimed political manipulation of the justice system, as its activist Michael Amushelelo together with Affirmative Repositioning movement's (AR) Dimbulukeni Nauyoma, were remanded in custody until 28 July, as they made their second court appearance today. "This is a waste of time and state resources. How can they continue postponing the matter when they (justice) know they have no strong case against our activists. We know and understand that this is politics at work, and we shall make sure that those chaffing the cards will be taken to task," said NEFF's second…