OUTGOING Walvis Bay urban constituency councillor Knowledge Ipinge has conceded defeat and congratulated the Independent Patriots for Change candidate Deriou Benson early this morning.
Referring to the ruling party Swapo, Ipinge in a congratulatory message on his Facebook page, said: “What matters most is that I’m not handing over the keys to the corrupt regime.”
Ipinge has been at the helm of the constituency since January after taking it over from Swapo Party.
He described his term in office having been a great experience to serve the community wholeheartedly.
He promised to continue to fight for the community through activism until they get Walvis Bay right.
“I would like to thank every single person who voted for me and wholeheartedly believes in my leadership skills,” said Ipinge.
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