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INTERVIEW: UDF’s Mabasen /Narib Discusses Party’s Parliamentary Seat Allocation and Decision-Making Process

todayJanuary 15, 2025 11

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In an exclusive interview, United Democratic Front (UDF) spokesperson, Mabasen /Narib, shared insights into the party’s decision-making process regarding its two parliamentary seats. /Narib explained the current dilemma surrounding the allocation of these seats, particularly in light of the party’s constitutional stipulations and the roles of its president and vice-president.

According to the spokeman, the UDF’s constitution mandates that the president and vice-president are automatically placed as the first and second candidates on the party list, while the secretary-general holds the third spot. With the UDF securing only two seats, these positions are naturally allocated to the president and vice-president.

Currently, both leaders serve as constituency councillors— the president in Sesfontein constituency and the vice-president in Kamanjab constituency. The key decision now lies with the party’s central committee, which is the highest decision-making body between congresses.

He elaborated on the options facing the committee: the party must decide whether to allow the president and vice-president to vacate their councillor positions and take up their parliamentary roles immediately. This would result in by-elections in Sesfontein and Kamanjab, or, alternatively, the central committee could opt for the appointment of two other cadres to fill these positions for the remaining eight months of the councillors’ terms. This would allow the president and vice-president to join the National Assembly next year without triggering by-elections.

The dilemma stems from the timing of these decisions. If by-elections are held now, it would mean additional elections in November during the regional and local authority elections. This raises concerns over the strain on the party and its resources. Therefore, the final decision rests solely with the central committee, which has yet to clarify the course of action.

/Narib also addressed the confusion caused by a recent article, reiterating that the lack of clarity stems from the ongoing deliberations within the central committee.

As the situation unfolds, the UDF faces a critical decision that will determine its next steps in parliament and the impact on the upcoming elections.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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