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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 68961, member: 636"] Ndalikutya Shonena, the former Independent Patriots for Change candidate for the Ogongo constituency, has resigned from the party, citing a lack of logistical and financial support from its leadership. Shonena stated that his decision came after being forced to walk 25 kilometers to attend an Electoral Commission of Namibia meeting because the party could not provide transport. He reported repeatedly asking the IPC's regional officials for campaign assistance but was told to use his own funds. An IPC spokesperson for the northern regions, Eino Heelu, expressed surprise at the resignation, suggesting the timing was suspicious and implied Shonena may have been paid to leave. Shonena, who has now rejoined Swapo, denied these allegations. Swapo's regional coordinator dismissed the claims of payment as baseless, noting that member movement between political parties is common. [/QUOTE]