Nangolo Mbumba, the president and chief mourner, stated that February has sadly become known as a month of mourning in Namibia for the last two years. He explained that many Namibians feel this way because of the losses of Hage Geingob last year and Sam Nujoma this year.
President Mbumba made these remarks during Sam Nujoma's memorial service in Windhoek on Friday. He praised Nujoma for his tireless efforts to seek freedom for Namibia since the 1950s and described him as a strong leader and fighter who knew when to stand firm and when to engage in discussions to find agreeable solutions.
According to Mbumba, Nujoma's leadership style involved reshuffling people rather than firing them. He emphasized that Sam Nujoma will forever be remembered as Namibia's one and only founding father.
Additionally, President Mbumba highlighted Nujoma's role as the first leader of the Swapo party. He credits him with successfully mobilizing ethnic groups from all regions of Namibia to support the cause of independence.
President Mbumba made these remarks during Sam Nujoma's memorial service in Windhoek on Friday. He praised Nujoma for his tireless efforts to seek freedom for Namibia since the 1950s and described him as a strong leader and fighter who knew when to stand firm and when to engage in discussions to find agreeable solutions.
According to Mbumba, Nujoma's leadership style involved reshuffling people rather than firing them. He emphasized that Sam Nujoma will forever be remembered as Namibia's one and only founding father.
Additionally, President Mbumba highlighted Nujoma's role as the first leader of the Swapo party. He credits him with successfully mobilizing ethnic groups from all regions of Namibia to support the cause of independence.
