Social media responds to Nujoma’s death

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Monica Geingos, 3rd First Lady, Namibia, @FirstLadyNam3
Our most sincere condolences to our former First Lady, Meekulu Kovambo Nujoma and family. Rest in power Tatekulu, we will forever honour and love you.

Samia Suluhu, president of Tanzania @SuluhuSamia
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Founding President and Founding Father of the Nation of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma. A freedom fighter, a pan-Africanist and a dear friend of Tanzania where he once lived during the struggle for Namibia’s independence, Dr. Nujoma lived a life of service that shaped not only his country’s destiny, but also inspired generations to stand up for the ideals of freedom, equality and justice. On behalf of the Government and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, I wish to convey our deepest condolences to His Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia, the people of Namibia, the Founding First Lady of the Republic of Namibia, Her Excellency Kovambo Nujoma, Dr. Nujoma’s children, his entire family, friends and comrades in Swapo. May his soul Rest In Peace.

Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa @CyrilRamaphosa
As neighbours and compatriots, South Africa is united in grief with Namibians who have lost the leader of the Namibian revolution, who is inseparable from our own history of struggle and liberation. Dr Sam Nujoma was an extraordinary freedom fighter who divided his revolutionary programme between Namibia’s own struggle against South African colonialism and the liberation of South Africa from apartheid. In exile and on home soil, he led the Ovambo People’s Organisation, the South West Africa People’s Organisation and the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia against the seemingly unshakeable might of colonial and apartheid authorities and forces. Sam Nujoma inspired the Namibian people to pride and resistance that belied the size of the population. Namibia’s attainment of independence from South Africa in 1990 ignited in us the inevitability of our own liberation. President Nujoma’s leadership of a free Namibia laid the foundation for the solidarity and partnership our two countries share today – a partnership we will continue to deepen as neighbours and friends. We are grateful for the extended lifetime with which Dr Sam Nujoma was blessed and we are grateful for the manner in which he dedicated the many decades of his life to serving his nation. May his soul rest in peace and may our neighbours find healing in his legacy.

Obeth Mbui Kandjoze, @MbuiKandjoze
“Your leadership was inspirational, a pillar of strength, a rock of stability and a torch that chartered present day Namibia”. I owe YOU an indelible debt gratitude for the Peace, Solidarity and Justice our country modeled and seeded. Go well My Founding President. RIP

Asser Ntinda, @AsserNtinda
Go well, Tatekulu. You have successfully completed your mission. We come, and we go. But between the twists of coming and the turns of going, our stories are told. Your story forms the bedrock of your legacy. Your unmatched resilience will forever inspire succeeding generations.

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Muthaka Evans
He was a courageous, selfless and diplomatic pan-Africanist. He sacrificed a lot to have Namibia united and peaceful unlike other African leaders. I used to read about this great Leader in my history classes from one of the deep inside Kenya’s upcountry around Mt Kenya. You couldn’t afford to mention Namibia without mentioning Sam Nujoma. May the wonderful son of Africa rest in peace.

Umbi Karuaihe-Upi
Og what a day!!!! Suva Mohange my dad My Hero My icon President Nujoma. You are one of a kind.

Eddie Manda
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Comrade Sam Nujoma, the esteemed former president of Namibia. His remarkable leadership and unwavering dedication to the nation’s independence and development have left an indelible mark on the hearts of many. As we mourn his loss, let us remember and honor his legacy of resilience, unity, and progress. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and the entire nation during this difficult time.

Pandu Moses Ya Simson
With profound sorrow, I extend condolences to Namibians on the passing of our Founding Father. His visionary leadership and dedication to liberation and nation-building laid the foundation for our free, united nation. Let’s honour his legacy by upholding resilience, solidarity, and selfless service. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace,and go well comrade Dr Sam Nujoma.

Antonio Chavalako Marques Kotingu
RIP Sam Safiishuna Nujoma, I remember back in 2011 when I had the honour in the name of the IUM student population to hand the University Gift to your excellency, and H.E President Lucas Hifukepunye Pohamba during the inauguration of the IUM Dorado Campus. It is a day in my life that I will never forget founding father… You led Namibia to Independence and gave it your whole and today we Angolans Cry along side the Namibians for your departure… Heroes Never Die, Heroes look after their kids when they are away in a better Place!!!!

Kovii Kazariua
R.I.P tate kulu,my condolences to the family and the entire Namibian nation.

YaSeven Trading YaTimo
My greatest leader, my commander in chief, rest in eternal peace our beloved commander in chief of Eendume dOmomufitu, our founding president and father of the Namibian nation, Tatekulu Nuujoma.