Michael Saddam Amushelelo Addresses Tobias Hainyeko Protest, Demands Accountability

Date: Jan 25, 2024 | Leonard Witbeen

Activist Michael Saddam Amushelelo shed light on an ongoing protest related to promises made during the COVID-19 pandemic in the former settlements of Windhoek, specifically involving payments of N$1,800 and a monthly grant of N$600 Namibian per month. The protest seeks accountability from the Ministry of Gender, which received funds from the World Food Program intended for the affected individuals.

Amushelelo proceeded to outline the issue at hand, explaining that individuals registered in various constituencies were assured financial support during the pandemic, a time marked by widespread job losses and economic challenges affecting approximately 1.6 million people living in poverty.

The funds, he clarified, were donated by the World Food Program, serving as a form of assistance to those in need. However, Michael pointed out that the intended recipients of this aid did not receive the funds due to alleged corruption within the government and among politicians.

Expressing frustration with the misuse of donor money, He emphasized that such corruption leads to the continued suffering of the masses. The protest, he stated, aims to demand accountability from the Ministry of Gender, the entity entrusted with the funds. Participants in the protest are seeking clarity on why the promised money was not disbursed, who may have misappropriated the funds, and the overall whereabouts of the financial assistance.

In conclusion, Amushelelo conveyed that the protest serves as a demand for accountability and the rightful distribution of grants to the residents registered under the program. The activist urged authorities to address these concerns and ensure that those affected receive the financial support they were promised.

As the protest unfolds, the call for transparency and accountability echoes the broader sentiments of citizens seeking justice and fairness in the distribution of essential aid during challenging times.