The Swapo Party, paying tribute to founding president Sam Nujoma in a statement on Sunday, said a giant has fallen.
Nujoma died in a Windhoek hospital on Saturday at the age of 95.
“A giant of our struggle for freedom and independence has fallen. His roaring voice has gone silent forever,” said Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa in the statement.
Nujoma was president of Swapo since its inception on 19 April 1960. From then on, he became the embodiment and inspiring face of the struggle for Namibia’s independence and right to self-determination, said Shaningwa.
Swapo noted that Nujoma demonstrated his virtues in action, leading the difficult struggle with an unwavering sense of purpose.
“This is a sad day in the history of our party and country. May we all gather strength as we mourn and celebrate the life of the legend of our revolution,” she added.
Swapo also extended condolences to Nujoma’s family and the entire nation.
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