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Swapo denies Zanu-PF had a hand in Namibia's elections
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Namibian President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has firmly denied accusations that Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party influenced her country's recent presidential and National Assembly elections. The allegations, made by five Namibian opposition parties, have been dismissed as baseless and part of a conspiracy to destabilize Swapo's electoral campaign.
The opposition parties, including the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Landless People's Movement (LPM), Affirmative Repositioning (AR), All People's Party (APP), and Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), claimed Zanu-PF meddled in the election, which saw Swapo retain power. However, the parties reportedly failed to provide evidence to substantiate their claims.
Speaking at a press conference in Windhoek, Nandi-Ndaitwah called the accusations "unfortunate, imaginary, and a conspiracy." She urged investigative journalists to probe the allegations to uncover the truth.
"Those saying it know it's not true, but they are saying it deliberately to confuse our people. I hope there are investigative journalists… please put efforts together and investigate this issue," she said.
Nandi-Ndaitwah also described the allegations as part of a failed campaign to discredit Swapo.
"It has failed dismally. We have won, the government is under our control, and it will continue to be in our control," she asserted.
Former Namibian Prime Minister Nahas Angula dismissed the allegations against Zanu-PF, calling them an attempt to scapegoat Zimbabwe for Namibia's internal political challenges.
"They are being scapegoated for the failure of our own people," Angula said, emphasizing that Zanu-PF had no involvement in the elections.
The disputed election has been a subject of contention in Namibia, with opposition parties questioning the results. Despite the criticism, Swapo, led by Nandi-Ndaitwah, has maintained its stance, reaffirming its victory and the legitimacy of the electoral process.
This controversy highlights broader regional tensions within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), where electoral outcomes often draw scrutiny and allegations of external interference.
The opposition parties, including the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Landless People's Movement (LPM), Affirmative Repositioning (AR), All People's Party (APP), and Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), claimed Zanu-PF meddled in the election, which saw Swapo retain power. However, the parties reportedly failed to provide evidence to substantiate their claims.
Speaking at a press conference in Windhoek, Nandi-Ndaitwah called the accusations "unfortunate, imaginary, and a conspiracy." She urged investigative journalists to probe the allegations to uncover the truth.
"Those saying it know it's not true, but they are saying it deliberately to confuse our people. I hope there are investigative journalists… please put efforts together and investigate this issue," she said.
Nandi-Ndaitwah also described the allegations as part of a failed campaign to discredit Swapo.
"It has failed dismally. We have won, the government is under our control, and it will continue to be in our control," she asserted.
Former Namibian Prime Minister Nahas Angula dismissed the allegations against Zanu-PF, calling them an attempt to scapegoat Zimbabwe for Namibia's internal political challenges.
"They are being scapegoated for the failure of our own people," Angula said, emphasizing that Zanu-PF had no involvement in the elections.
The disputed election has been a subject of contention in Namibia, with opposition parties questioning the results. Despite the criticism, Swapo, led by Nandi-Ndaitwah, has maintained its stance, reaffirming its victory and the legitimacy of the electoral process.
This controversy highlights broader regional tensions within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), where electoral outcomes often draw scrutiny and allegations of external interference.
Source - The Chronicle
