The Swapo party has forced the chairperson of the Onandjaba Village Council to step down. Jesaya Hanghuwo was ordered to resign by the party's secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, after local councillors elected him against the party's chosen nominee. A directive stated Hanghuwo must vacate the chairperson role but can remain as a regular council member.
Shaningwa's order demands a new election be held quickly, with councillors instructed to nominate a specific person, Erkki Kandjaba, as directed by the party's central committee. The local Swapo coordinator, Sackey Kayone, claims Hanghuwo has already resigned, and the process is moving forward. However, a council administrative officer stated Hanghuwo remains in the position officially until any new changes are formally announced. The council is currently controlled by Swapo, which holds four of the five seats.
Shaningwa's order demands a new election be held quickly, with councillors instructed to nominate a specific person, Erkki Kandjaba, as directed by the party's central committee. The local Swapo coordinator, Sackey Kayone, claims Hanghuwo has already resigned, and the process is moving forward. However, a council administrative officer stated Hanghuwo remains in the position officially until any new changes are formally announced. The council is currently controlled by Swapo, which holds four of the five seats.
