The body of the late founding president, Sam Nujoma, has departed from Windhoek for the regional memorial services.
Nujoma’s body was flown from the Hosea Kutako International Airport to Ondangwa on Thursday morning.
The founding president’s remains were escorted by chief mourner president Nangolo Mbumba, former president Hifikepunye Pohamba, Nujoma’s family and other officials.
At Nujoma’s residence, former prime minister Nahas Angula announced to Nujoma’s wife, Kovambo Nujoma, that her husband’s casket had arrived.
The founding first lady was waiting for the casket in the sitting room.
“Meekulu, we have brought your husband home,” Angula said.
Family and friends, dressed in black, could be heard crying as the casket was ushered into the house.
Following the arrival in Ondangwa, Nujoma’s body will be transported to seven regions: Omusati, Oshana, Erongo, Kavango East, Zambezi, Otjozondjupa and //Kharas.
After returning to Windhoek, a final procession of Nujoma’s body in the capital is planned on 27 February. The final memorial service will be held on 28 February and the funeral will take place on 1 March.
