Namibia

Swapo Leader Faces Backlash Over Election Comments, IPC Pushes Parliamentary Changes

today15 September, 2025

Background

Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has sparked backlash by claiming that service delivery may be delayed if the party does not secure a majority in the regional and local authority elections. She warned that council development projects could be affected where Swapo is not dominant. Meanwhile, IPC MP John Louw emphasized the need for parliamentary reforms to streamline processes and hold the executive accountable. 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen