Residents of informal settlements in Havana are upset over the government’s decision to host the Independence Day celebrations and the inauguration at State House, limiting public access due to rain and space constraints. Notable community members expressed their frustration about not being able to attend the significant event after voting for the new president.
Residents of some informal settlements in Havana are expressing disappointment regarding the government’s decision to move Namibia’s Independence Day celebrations and the inauguration of the new president to State House. This change means only a limited number of attendees will be present due to expected heavy rains in central Namibia.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology announced that public attendance would not be allowed at the significant event, which marks the inauguration of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Namibia’s fifth president. The ministry cited limited space and the presence of numerous international guests as reasons for this decision.
Community member Karin Matheus, aged 45, expressed her disappointment, stating, “We wanted to see our president inaugurated.” Another resident, 34-year-old Elise Paulus, echoed this sentiment, saying, “We are unhappy. We voted for her; we wanted to see her inaugurated.”
Discontent escalated as a scuffle occurred at State House when individuals were denied entry due to capacity constraints, highlighting tensions on this significant occasion for the nation.
The decision to limit public access to Namibia’s Independence Day celebrations and the presidential inauguration has sparked anger among community members. They feel deprived of an essential opportunity to witness the inauguration after voting for their leader. This situation underlines the challenges of managing large public events while ensuring safety and security under adverse weather conditions.
Original Source: www.namibian.com.na
