The SWAPO Party has endorsed Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole candidate for party presidency, following the passing of Dr. Hage G. Geingob. The Extraordinary Congress is set for March 7-9, 2025, where her candidacy will be presented. Nandi-Ndaitwah stresses the need for capable leadership and equitable resource management as the party prepares for upcoming elections.
The SWAPO Party’s Central Committee has officially nominated H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole candidate for the party’s presidency at the forthcoming Extraordinary Congress. This decision was made during an extraordinary meeting in Windhoek following the death of former President Dr. Hage G. Geingob on February 8, 2025. The endorsement aligns with the Political Bureau’s recommendation for Nandi-Ndaitwah to serve unopposed to complete the remaining term.
Scheduled from March 7 to 9, the Extraordinary Congress will see Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah presented as the presidential candidate. During the Central Committee meeting, she emphasized the need for party members to prepare vigorously for upcoming regional and local elections, focusing on electing capable leaders for effective governance.
Nandi-Ndaitwah pointed out the inequity in the distribution of Namibia’s natural resources, urging party officials and supporters to ensure that these resources benefit all citizens. She called for a strategic approach to resource management that prioritizes the welfare of the broader society as a priority for SWAPO’s leadership.
Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s unanimous endorsement as SWAPO’s presidential candidate reflects the party’s strategy following recent leadership changes. Her focus on electing competent local leaders and fair resource management highlights a commitment to equitable governance as Namibia approaches critical elections.
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