Mudge And ‘Fountain Of Wisdom’

DUE to various reports in the media and widespread speculation regarding the position of Joseph Kauandenge, the Republican Party would like to react as follows: The RP is not in the business, like some political parties, of luring people away from other political parties and then make a big fuss about it for cheap political propaganda or to accommodate those who want to join the RP for financial reasons.

The Republican Party is not ignorant of Mr. Kauandenge’s past, but we are not prepared to be the judge and condemn him because of this.When Mr.Kauandenge showed interest in the Republican Party, the President of the RP suggested to him that he be accommodated in such a way that it will be possible for him to get to know and understand the vision, principles and people of the RP and to take as much time as necessary to convince himself that the RP was the party to meet his aspirations and expectations.At the same time it would afford the Executive Committee as well as the members of the RP the opportunity to get to know Mr.Kauandenge better.Mr.Kauandenge’s only responsibility since he became involved is to assist the President of the RP personally to do political research.He is not a member of the Republican Party and is also not the political advisor of the President of the RP.He was also not promised the position of Secretary General of the Party.The Executive Committee of the RP is under no pressure to take a decision regarding the vacant position of Secretary-General.The President of the Republican Party greatly respects Mr.Kauandenge as an intelligent and dynamic young Namibian who, due to the fact that he has political aspirations, should be given the opportunity to fulfil his dream.We in the Republican Party are privileged to officially have an Intercessory Committee, whose main responsibility it is to pray, not only for the Republican Party’s leadership and especially for the President of the Party for wisdom and guidance, but also for the President of the Republic of Namibia and our Government.The insinuation therefore some time ago in an English daily, that the President of the RP appointed Mr.Kauandenge so that he could “drink from his (Mr.Kauandenge’s) fountain of wisdom” is seen to be malicious and devoid of all truth.Our existence is based on sound principles of which the most important one is that we submit to God Almighty and rely on Him for wisdom and guidance.This is the fountain of wisdom that we prefer to drink from.We are more than happy to be tested by any member of Namibian society who would consider joining the Republican Party and this also goes for Mr.Joseph Kauandenge.H F Mudge President Republican PartyKauandenge’s past, but we are not prepared to be the judge and condemn him because of this.When Mr.Kauandenge showed interest in the Republican Party, the President of the RP suggested to him that he be accommodated in such a way that it will be possible for him to get to know and understand the vision, principles and people of the RP and to take as much time as necessary to convince himself that the RP was the party to meet his aspirations and expectations.At the same time it would afford the Executive Committee as well as the members of the RP the opportunity to get to know Mr.Kauandenge better.Mr.Kauandenge’s only responsibility since he became involved is to assist the President of the RP personally to do political research.He is not a member of the Republican Party and is also not the political advisor of the President of the RP.He was also not promised the position of Secretary General of the Party.The Executive Committee of the RP is under no pressure to take a decision regarding the vacant position of Secretary-General.The President of the Republican Party greatly respects Mr.Kauandenge as an intelligent and dynamic young Namibian who, due to the fact that he has political aspirations, should be given the opportunity to fulfil his dream.We in the Republican Party are privileged to officially have an Intercessory Committee, whose main responsibility it is to pray, not only for the Republican Party’s leadership and especially for the President of the Party for wisdom and guidance, but also for the President of the Republic of Namibia and our Government.The insinuation therefore some time ago in an English daily, that the President of the RP appointed Mr.Kauandenge so that he could “drink from his (Mr.Kauandenge’s) fountain of wisdom” is seen to be malicious and devoid of all truth.Our existence is based on sound principles of which the most important one is that we submit to God Almighty and rely on Him for wisdom and guidance.This is the fountain of wisdom that we prefer to drink from.We are more than happy to be tested by any member of Namibian society who would consider joining the Republican Party and this also goes for Mr.Joseph Kauandenge.H F Mudge President Republican Party