Former councillor John Likando told voters in Kabbe South to reject any ideas about breaking away from Namibia. He spoke after voting at Nakabolelwa Combined School during the constituency by-election. Likando urged people to use their voting rights and fight against separating Zambezi region from the country. He said democratic processes help develop rural areas and much progress has happened through these methods. The former councillor stressed that Kabbe South residents will always stay Namibian citizens.
Likando resigned from his position in March after leaders appointed him to the National Assembly. This resignation created the need for the current by-election. Government officials have spent millions on projects over the past five years according to Likando. He asked voters to resist any plans that might delay development or promote separation from Namibia. The politician believes people still trust the government and should reject attempts to create problems.
Voter turnout stayed low during the morning hours of the election. Electoral officials counted fewer than 50 people who had voted at one polling station before 8:30 AM. Regional electoral officer Lesley Simwanza confirmed similar low numbers at other voting locations across the constituency. The area has 3,509 registered voters who can choose between two candidates. Raymond Sezuni represents Swapo and Sydney Shamwazi runs as an Independent Patriots for Change candidate in the race.
Likando resigned from his position in March after leaders appointed him to the National Assembly. This resignation created the need for the current by-election. Government officials have spent millions on projects over the past five years according to Likando. He asked voters to resist any plans that might delay development or promote separation from Namibia. The politician believes people still trust the government and should reject attempts to create problems.
Voter turnout stayed low during the morning hours of the election. Electoral officials counted fewer than 50 people who had voted at one polling station before 8:30 AM. Regional electoral officer Lesley Simwanza confirmed similar low numbers at other voting locations across the constituency. The area has 3,509 registered voters who can choose between two candidates. Raymond Sezuni represents Swapo and Sydney Shamwazi runs as an Independent Patriots for Change candidate in the race.
