Financial Constraints Stifle SWAPO’s Plans for Extraordinary Congress

SWAPO faces financial hurdles preventing the organization of an extraordinary congress aimed at electing a new party president following the death of Hage Geingob. While some members pursue legal avenues for a leadership change, the endorsement of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah without a congress sparks allegations of constitutional violations. Internal documents reveal SWAPO’s financial woes, with the party admitting a lack of funds necessary for the congress. Despite previous lavish spending on events like the 2022 congress and rallies in 2023, SWAPO finds itself unable to host the much-needed extraordinary gathering, leaving its future leadership uncertain.