Youth Groups Raise Alarm Over Children in Political Campaigns as Swapo Party Youth League Defends Engagement Strategies

Youth groups are expressing growing concerns regarding the use of children in political activities, particularly in wearing political attire and attending campaign rallies for various political factions. It is reported that Willem Amutenya, a central committee member of the Swapo Party Youth League, argues that political gatherings are similar to other community meetings. He states that the ongoing political campaigns are designed to engage the electorate, which, according to the Namibian Constitution, should be 18 years and older.