Hidipo Must Quit
KINDLY allow me space to comment on the Swapo extraordinary congress which selected a possible future Namibian President.
The defeat of former minister Hidipo Hamutenya has been met with a
skeptical eye in many quarters.
The elections were simply not free and fair as they were
characterised by fear, intimidation and bribery beforehand.
Chopping Hidipo and Mbuende sent a clear message on who was in
control - none other than Nujoma.
Hidipo ended up as worst off - as he has been labelled a dungeon
master, arms smuggler and tool of the imperialist world, notably
USA and Britain.
It will take time to wash of that dirt.
Hidipo has the potential to tip the political scale in Namibia,
should he do the right thing by quitting Swapo.
Undoubtedly he has shown to have good backing not only in Swapo
but to many Namibians outside.
Hidipo has definitely the potential to lead Namibia to greater
heights - whereas the likes of Angula looked as if he was not a
serious contender, demonstrated by his walk-out before the final
election process was completed, saying he was "looking forward to
being at work on Monday".
For Pohamba it is amazing that even without campaigning for
himself, he was still assured of a "presidential seat" after the
majority had spoken.
Hidipo must do what is right for Namibia - though unfairly
defeated - we see in him hope for now and the future of
Namibia.
Joseph Mulife Muchali
Montreal, Canada
The elections were simply not free and fair as they were
characterised by fear, intimidation and bribery beforehand.Chopping
Hidipo and Mbuende sent a clear message on who was in control -
none other than Nujoma.Hidipo ended up as worst off - as he has
been labelled a dungeon master, arms smuggler and tool of the
imperialist world, notably USA and Britain.It will take time to
wash of that dirt.Hidipo has the potential to tip the political
scale in Namibia, should he do the right thing by quitting
Swapo.Undoubtedly he has shown to have good backing not only in
Swapo but to many Namibians outside.Hidipo has definitely the
potential to lead Namibia to greater heights - whereas the likes of
Angula looked as if he was not a serious contender, demonstrated by
his walk-out before the final election process was completed,
saying he was "looking forward to being at work on Monday".For
Pohamba it is amazing that even without campaigning for himself, he
was still assured of a "presidential seat" after the majority had
spoken.Hidipo must do what is right for Namibia - though unfairly
defeated - we see in him hope for now and the future of
Namibia.Joseph Mulife Muchali
Montreal, Canada