Mbumba’s presidency sparks constitutional debate

Stefanus Nashama The recent swearing-in of Nangolo Mbumba as Namibia’s fourth President, following the death of former President Hage Geingob, has ignited a widespread debate concerning the constitutional grounds of his presidency. The ceremony, which also saw Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Vice President, has drawn both legal scrutiny and public discourse. Critics argue that Mbumba’s ascension to the presidency was not in full alignment with the Namibian Constitution, contending that Chief Justice Peter Shivute may have exceeded his constitutional mandate. Public opinion is divided, with some suggesting that Mbumba should have continued in his role as Vice President and…