Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari cleared the air about rumors swirling around the Namibia Central Intelligence Service leadership. Benedict Likando remains firmly positioned as the agency's director general despite whispers suggesting otherwise.
Hengari emphasized President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's commitment to transparent communication about executive appointments. When initially questioned about his status, Likando cryptically deflected, telling reporters to ask the appropriate authorities about his position.
Originally appointed by former president Hage Geingob in March 2020, Likando replaced Philemon Malima after a five-year tenure. The NCIS serves as Namibia's intelligence service, operating under constitutional democratic principles. The director general serves as the president's principal security and intelligence advisor.
The agency has a history of controversial moments. McHenry Venaani, leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, previously accused NCIS leadership of creating internal tensions. He alleged that high-ranking officials were reluctant to retire and that the agency was inappropriately involved in political maneuvering, including potentially funding the creation of a new political party to disrupt existing political structures.
Hengari emphasized President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's commitment to transparent communication about executive appointments. When initially questioned about his status, Likando cryptically deflected, telling reporters to ask the appropriate authorities about his position.
Originally appointed by former president Hage Geingob in March 2020, Likando replaced Philemon Malima after a five-year tenure. The NCIS serves as Namibia's intelligence service, operating under constitutional democratic principles. The director general serves as the president's principal security and intelligence advisor.
The agency has a history of controversial moments. McHenry Venaani, leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, previously accused NCIS leadership of creating internal tensions. He alleged that high-ranking officials were reluctant to retire and that the agency was inappropriately involved in political maneuvering, including potentially funding the creation of a new political party to disrupt existing political structures.
