Members of the Body of Christ Party have publicly challenged leader Tomas Festus over allegations of constitutional violations, financial mismanagement and authoritarian behavior within the organization. Secretary Beata Ndinondjene presented their grievances at Ondangwa, detailing claims that Festus misappropriated party resources by collecting additional payments for parliamentary committee attendance despite already receiving government allowances and securing a separate annual travel stipend worth 20,000 Namibian dollars.
The dissenting faction accuses Festus of implementing structural changes without proper consultation and intimidating those who question his decisions by asserting absolute control over appointments and dismissals. They maintain that all members contributed to building the party and reject any notion of individual ownership.
Festus has rejected the accusations, stating he does not claim funds from the party since parliament already covers his official duties. He further contends that the protesters have been removed from party membership.
The dissenting faction accuses Festus of implementing structural changes without proper consultation and intimidating those who question his decisions by asserting absolute control over appointments and dismissals. They maintain that all members contributed to building the party and reject any notion of individual ownership.
Festus has rejected the accusations, stating he does not claim funds from the party since parliament already covers his official duties. He further contends that the protesters have been removed from party membership.
