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President Nandi-Ndaitwah Rejects Claims of Zimbabwean Interference in Namibia Elections

Isaac Goldberg December 10, 2024 0
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Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has denied allegations of Zimbabwean interference in the recent elections, made by opposition parties. These parties claim Zimbabwe’s Zanu-PF influenced the results, citing ballot shortages and logistical issues, though no concrete evidence was provided. Nandi-Ndaitwah regards the claims as baseless and part of a conspiracy to undermine Swapo, insisting on election integrity while Zanu-PF officials dismissed the allegations as primitive thinking.

Namibia’s newly elected President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has firmly rejected allegations suggesting that Zimbabwe interfered in the recent Namibian presidential and National Assembly elections. These claims were made by five opposition parties, including the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), who allege that the Zimbabwean ruling party, Zanu-PF, influenced the electoral outcomes favoring Swapo. However, the opposition failed to provide tangible evidence for their assertions.

LPM leader Ivan Skrywer likened the shortage of ballot papers during the Namibian elections to practices reportedly used by Zanu-PF in Zimbabwe to manipulate election results. Similarly, IPC spokesperson Imms Nashinge raised doubts regarding the legitimacy of the electoral process, questioning Zimbabwe’s preemptive announcement of Swapo’s win through a social media statement by President Mnangagwa’s spokesperson.

In response to these claims, President Nandi-Ndaitwah deemed the allegations unfounded and a deliberate attempt to undermine Swapo’s credibility. She expressed confidence in the electoral process and urged investigative journalists to thoroughly explore these baseless assertions. The recent elections experienced significant logistical challenges, including ballot shortages and equipment failures, leading to concerns about voter suppression, particularly in the Khomas region.

Despite the ongoing controversies surrounding the electoral process, officials from Zanu-PF and Swapo have categorically denied any involvement in electoral misconduct, with Zanu-PF secretary-general Obert Mpofu labeling the allegations as a manifestation of primitive thinking. The elections have drawn criticism for mismanagement, further complicating the political landscape in Namibia.

The recent presidential and National Assembly elections in Namibia were marked by controversy, particularly following the unexpected claims of Zimbabwean interference by several opposition parties. These allegations arise amidst ongoing discussions about election integrity in Southern Africa, a region historically affected by accusations of electoral manipulation. The pertinent issues raised by the opposition in Namibia reflect broader tensions in the political dynamics of both countries, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in electoral processes.

The recent statement by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reinforces the notion that the allegations of Zimbabwean interference in Namibia’s elections are unfounded and motivated by political conspiracies. The logistical challenges faced during the elections, while concerning, do not substantiate claims of foreign intervention. As political tensions continue to simmer, both domestic and international observers will be watching closely to ensure that the integrity of the electoral process is upheld in Namibia.

Original Source: newscentral.africa

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