Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)

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Namibia

IPC’s leader Itula loses Supreme Court election case

    By: Junior Mutaleni In a decisive verdict delivered this morning, the Supreme Court dismissed the legal challenge Dr Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) brought against the President and other respondents. The case, stemming from the 2024 presidential election, saw Itula, the IPC’s candidate, contesting the victory of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party. Presiding Judge Justice, Chief Justice Peter Shivute declared the election […]

today28 February, 2025

Nam Elections 2024

LPM disputes lawfulness of extended elections

https://youtu.be/zwvqkBbhWf0   By: Ellen Shihepo In today’s Supreme Court session in the case of IPC versus ECN, LPM’s legal representative said the defendants' lawyers failed to prove where the constitution grants the president the power to extend voting. This comes after President Nangolo Mbumba was challenged by opposition parties led by IPC for extending the November 27th presidential and national assembly elections by three extra days due to challenges such […]

today10 February, 2025

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IPC’s case challenge to await Supreme Court ruling

By: Envaalde Matheus  The Electoral Court has put IPC’s case on hold, challenging the National Assembly election results, pending the Supreme Court's ruling on the presidential election.  The case centres on a proclamation issued by President Nangolo Mbumba, which extended the voting period for the 2024 elections beyond November 27.  Political parties have welcomed the judge's decision to await the Supreme Court's guidance. PDM secretary-general Manuel Ngaringombe called the judges’ […]

today20 January, 2025

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Legal experts explain security cost 

By: Envaalde Matheus The amended Electoral Act requires anyone bringing a case to the court to pay security for costs. This financial guarantee covers legal fees if the case is unsuccessful. In the ongoing election results challenge, Swapo and President Nangolo Mbumba have asked Independent Patriots for Change(IPC) to pay N$450 000 as security  for cost. Lawyer Henry Shimutwikeni explained that the security for costs is determined by the court, […]

today20 January, 2025

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Imms Nashinge Discusses IPC Activities and Community Engagement

  Imms Nashinge provided an update on the ongoing activities of the Independent Patriots for Change party as they prepare for the upcoming elections. Since launching their campaign on March 21, 2022, the IPC has maintained a robust presence across various regions in Namibia, including Ohangwena, Zambezi, and Kavango. Nashinge highlighted the establishment of new branches and the recruitment of approximately 330 new members in Ohangwena and 320 in Khomas. […]

today7 October, 2024