The election drama in Namibia keeps unfolding. Panduleni Itula, who leads the IPC party, asked the courts to look at the recent election results. But experts think the new president-elect shouldn't worry too much yet.
The IPC and Itula filed two cases. They want the courts to rule that the recent elections weren't valid. These cases will be heard next year.
Pius Dunaiski, who studies politics, says Nandi-Ndaitwah can rest easy. Her start as president won't face delays right away. He points out that only the ECN can name a president. Unless a court changes that decision, everything stays the same.
The court date might not stick. Dunaiski thinks the January 15 meeting could just lead to a delay. The lawyers need time to trade papers and make sure everyone agrees with the plan.
Another expert, Kae Matundu, sees things the same way. He believes these court fights take a lot of time. The new president will likely start her job before any decisions are made. He explains that Itula must prove something went wrong and show how it hurt his chances.
The numbers tell the story. Nandi-Ndaitwah won big with 58% of the votes. Her party, Swapo, grabbed 51 seats out of 96 in the parliament. The IPC came next with 20 seats. Itula wants new elections, but the experts think he faces an uphill battle.
The IPC and Itula filed two cases. They want the courts to rule that the recent elections weren't valid. These cases will be heard next year.
Pius Dunaiski, who studies politics, says Nandi-Ndaitwah can rest easy. Her start as president won't face delays right away. He points out that only the ECN can name a president. Unless a court changes that decision, everything stays the same.
The court date might not stick. Dunaiski thinks the January 15 meeting could just lead to a delay. The lawyers need time to trade papers and make sure everyone agrees with the plan.
Another expert, Kae Matundu, sees things the same way. He believes these court fights take a lot of time. The new president will likely start her job before any decisions are made. He explains that Itula must prove something went wrong and show how it hurt his chances.
The numbers tell the story. Nandi-Ndaitwah won big with 58% of the votes. Her party, Swapo, grabbed 51 seats out of 96 in the parliament. The IPC came next with 20 seats. Itula wants new elections, but the experts think he faces an uphill battle.
