A Namibian labor organization has turned to judicial proceedings after internal disputes over leadership selection escalated between competing factions. Michael Amushelelo, claiming the presidency, filed legal action in August seeking court confirmation that an extraordinary meeting held on June 28 produced legitimate results.
The union targets five former officers as defendants: Joseph Mikka, Eveline Kambinda, Miguel Paulus, Natangwe Ndeulita and Stephanus Haitta. Court filings request formal recognition of new administrators elected during the June gathering and demand transfer of organizational property and records. Amushelelo secured the top position alongside Katrin Mates as vice president, Selma Shangheta as secretary general and David Frans as deputy secretary general.
Mikka rejected the lawsuit during a recent interview, arguing the leadership vote violated organizational rules because only the secretary general holds the authority to authorize such gatherings. He maintains his position remains valid and questioned whether Amushelelo possesses proper registration documentation. The conflict stems from a petition submitted on June 9 by members alleging Mikka engaged in improper conduct and cooperated inappropriately with management. High Court proceedings continue with the next hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
The union targets five former officers as defendants: Joseph Mikka, Eveline Kambinda, Miguel Paulus, Natangwe Ndeulita and Stephanus Haitta. Court filings request formal recognition of new administrators elected during the June gathering and demand transfer of organizational property and records. Amushelelo secured the top position alongside Katrin Mates as vice president, Selma Shangheta as secretary general and David Frans as deputy secretary general.
Mikka rejected the lawsuit during a recent interview, arguing the leadership vote violated organizational rules because only the secretary general holds the authority to authorize such gatherings. He maintains his position remains valid and questioned whether Amushelelo possesses proper registration documentation. The conflict stems from a petition submitted on June 9 by members alleging Mikka engaged in improper conduct and cooperated inappropriately with management. High Court proceedings continue with the next hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
