Swapo's second-in-command asked everyone at the party meeting to remember their past leaders as best they could. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah shared these thoughts during their special gathering in Windhoek last Saturday.
The party needed this unusual meeting because President Hage Geingob died on February 4, 2024, creating an empty leadership position. Their first president, Sam Nujoma, was buried just days ago on March 1, 2025.
Nearly 700 representatives traveled from different areas to pick Nandi-Ndaitwah as the new party boss. She told the crowd that these extraordinary times demand they honor their founding leaders with everything they have since they speak for most party members.
She believes her selection helps keep the party strong as it keeps working for all Namibians. She thanked everyone for choosing her and called for unity to make Namibia better during her upcoming five-year term. The nation expects to swear her on March 21 as the first woman president of Namibia.
The party needed this unusual meeting because President Hage Geingob died on February 4, 2024, creating an empty leadership position. Their first president, Sam Nujoma, was buried just days ago on March 1, 2025.
Nearly 700 representatives traveled from different areas to pick Nandi-Ndaitwah as the new party boss. She told the crowd that these extraordinary times demand they honor their founding leaders with everything they have since they speak for most party members.
She believes her selection helps keep the party strong as it keeps working for all Namibians. She thanked everyone for choosing her and called for unity to make Namibia better during her upcoming five-year term. The nation expects to swear her on March 21 as the first woman president of Namibia.
