Rui Tyitende

Itula takes shots at Swapo

Itula takes shots at Swapo

Ester Mbathera The leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula, has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Swapo party, accusing it of failing to meet its promises and perpetuating a culture of corruption and mismanagement. He also took shots at the governing party’s electoral process. Itula made these remarks during his party’s first electoral convention in Windhoek on Thursday. “The moral betrayal of the dignity of our people is despicable,” he said. The IPC will participate in the National Assembly and Presidential election slated for 27 November with Itula as its presidential candidate for the first…
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Endorsements stifle democracy<br>…Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate

Endorsements stifle democracy
…Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate

Tujoromajo Kasuto Political Analysts have welcomed the fact that President Hage Geingob has so for not endorsed anyone for top positions in the Swapo Party at the upcoming elective congress, stating that it will enhance democracy, competency and candidates who meet the necessary requirements may compete, including for the position of party President. Nomination for the positions is next month in September, it was announced at the weekend’s Central Committee meeting. Political analyst Rui Tyitende notes that the tradition of the sitting President endorsing a candidate of his choice has been the norm since President Nujoma and this practice does…
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