NUDO intervenes in OTA chieftainship dispute

Martin Endjala The National Unity Democratic Organization (Nudo) is concerned about the unresolved dispute over the chieftainship of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, saying it is eroding the party’s support base. The dispute is over who should facilitate the transitional process for the succession of the late paramount chief Vekuii Rukoro. Under normal circumstances the current senior headman Vipuira Kapuuo, who was the chairperson of the chiefs council at the time of the death of Rukoro, would have been tasked to facilitate the transitional process. However, Mutjinde Katjiua felt Kapuuo was not fit to facilitate the transitional process. This dispute is…