Politicians say big egos and selfishness are to blame for Windhoek's city council's inability to elect leaders. In 2023, a government minister almost broke up the council because it failed to choose a mayor, deputy mayor, and other key roles. The council can't work properly until new leaders are picked.
Manuel Ngaringombe from the PDM party said egos were the reason for the empty leadership spots. He thinks council members care more about their party jobs than helping the people of Windhoek. Some members from other parties stepped in to help fill seats, but one IPC party member went against orders and took a spot, too.
Joseph Kauandenge from Nudo agreed that egos and selfishness caused the council's problems. He wants the council members to stop being selfish and to focus on serving the people who elected them. He's sad they fight over jobs instead of working on important city services.
Sade Gawanas from the LPM party said they will take part in the upcoming elections to pick new leaders. She pointed out that even without the leaders, the city government is still providing services to residents. The city workers are making sure people's needs are met for now.
In December, Fransina Kahungu from Swapo said her party's five council members needed help from the other members to get leadership roles. Her fellow party member Sam Nujoma said Swapo is ready to elect leaders, but he can't speak for what the other parties will do.
Erika Thomas, who studies politics, said the long time without leaders makes her wonder if the council cares more about politics than running the city well. She worries the slow process will make it harder for the city government to solve problems that matter to the people who live there.
Manuel Ngaringombe from the PDM party said egos were the reason for the empty leadership spots. He thinks council members care more about their party jobs than helping the people of Windhoek. Some members from other parties stepped in to help fill seats, but one IPC party member went against orders and took a spot, too.
Joseph Kauandenge from Nudo agreed that egos and selfishness caused the council's problems. He wants the council members to stop being selfish and to focus on serving the people who elected them. He's sad they fight over jobs instead of working on important city services.
Sade Gawanas from the LPM party said they will take part in the upcoming elections to pick new leaders. She pointed out that even without the leaders, the city government is still providing services to residents. The city workers are making sure people's needs are met for now.
In December, Fransina Kahungu from Swapo said her party's five council members needed help from the other members to get leadership roles. Her fellow party member Sam Nujoma said Swapo is ready to elect leaders, but he can't speak for what the other parties will do.
Erika Thomas, who studies politics, said the long time without leaders makes her wonder if the council cares more about politics than running the city well. She worries the slow process will make it harder for the city government to solve problems that matter to the people who live there.
