Should Pohamba Get A Second Term?

IN attempting to answer this challenging question, I will try to be objective as possible. I think the best approach is to analyse what the man has done after taking over the highest office in this land of the brave.

As one can see there have been some infrastructural and human resources developments here and there, which are the backbone of any nation aspiring to become a developed country. Our Education is approaching a flashpoint and our Health is deteriorating day by day. One wonders where we are heading to as a nation!The President is there to oversee all the activities of the Government and realign them. This requires a person with in-built characteristics such as: creativity, initiative, good timing, self-confidence, independent thinking and other leadership qualities. If one makes concrete and profound analysis to determine if our leader possesses those characteristics, everything points to an average, which is not good for someone who is Head of State. The only thing where he comes out with flying colours, is trust and fairness. He is a man who won’t betray you under any conditions. Credit to him! The only concern here is that there is no any correlation between trust and leadership. Then if that is the case, why is Swapo willing to offer him a second term? One does not need to be a rocket scientist to observe that there are no convincing reasons or arguments justifying their case. They are just saying it was resolution of the Congress. It has become our culture and custom that we don’t make any assessments to pinpoint our progress and failures. Hence Swapo is willing to sacrifice the Namibian nation for another five years.Even the President is not telling us why he should be given a second term. At one occasion he apparently told his colleagues that they should come out openly and tell him if they are against a second term. I think one of the main weaknesses of our Commander in chief is that he always expects people to tell him what to do, instead of carrying out his own assessments. From there he can make up his mind and decide his next move. I leave it to people to draw their own conclusions. My intention to write this article is not to instigate anybody or to asking the President not to go for second term. It’s just a piece of advice that we need to be prudent and make informed decisions which are not biased, subjective, emotional, irrational and regrettable in 30 years to come.Penda NegongaVia e-mailIN attempting to answer this challenging question, I will try to be objective as possible. I think the best approach is to analyse what the man has done after taking over the highest office in this land of the brave.As one can see there have been some infrastructural and human resources developments here and there, which are the backbone of any nation aspiring to become a developed country. Our Education is approaching a flashpoint and our Health is deteriorating day by day. One wonders where we are heading to as a nation!The President is there to oversee all the activities of the Government and realign them. This requires a person with in-built characteristics such as: creativity, initiative, good timing, self-confidence, independent thinking and other leadership qualities. If one makes concrete and profound analysis to determine if our leader possesses those characteristics, everything points to an average, which is not good for someone who is Head of State. The only thing where he comes out with flying colours, is trust and fairness. He is a man who won’t betray you under any conditions. Credit to him! The only concern here is that there is no any correlation between trust and leadership. Then if that is the case, why is Swapo willing to offer him a second term? One does not need to be a rocket scientist to observe that there are no convincing reasons or arguments justifying their case. They are just saying it was resolution of the Congress. It has become our culture and custom that we don’t make any assessments to pinpoint our progress and failures. Hence Swapo is willing to sacrifice the Namibian nation for another five years.Even the President is not telling us why he should be given a second term. At one occasion he apparently told his colleagues that they should come out openly and tell him if they are against a second term. I think one of the main weaknesses of our Commander in chief is that he always expects people to tell him what to do, instead of carrying out his own assessments. From there he can make up his mind and decide his next move. I leave it to people to draw their own conclusions. My intention to write this article is not to instigate anybody or to asking the President not to go for second term. It’s just a piece of advice that we need to be prudent and make informed decisions which are not biased, subjective, emotional, irrational and regrettable in 30 years to come.Penda NegongaVia e-mail