Former Ombudsman Calls for Judicial Protection Against Abuse of Power

Former Ombudsman John Walters emphasizes the importance of the judiciary in safeguarding the rights of the poor from being oppressed by the wealthy through lawsuits that could suppress freedom of speech. Speaking to local media, he expressed strong confidence in Namibia’s judiciary, describing it as the cornerstone of the country’s democracy adding that If the judiciary fails, then our democracy fails.