Swanu ousts Katjivirue

The South West Africa National Union (Swanu) has expelled alleged faction leader Charles Katjiviure and other party members for not complying with its constitution.

Swanu president Evilastus Kaaronda says the party came to the decision to expel Katjiviure at the Extraordinary Council Committee (EOCC) meeting held on Saturday.

“It was more important to convene and host the EOCC meeting and not allow the party to be held hostage by an individual who still thinks that he is a leader.

“Unity is important, but without discipline, it is meaningless, that’s not unity,” Kaaronda says.

He said the EOCC held on 21 August 2021 at which Katjivirue and others were elected as leaders was unlawful and violated the constitution of the party.

Kaaronda said Katjivirue and other members have caused irreparable harm to Swanu’s
reputation and would no longer enjoy the rights afforded to party members.

“If they should be found or seen using the name of properties of the party, they will face legal action,” he said.

“This legal action will also affect and be extended to anyone seen as assisting them in violation of the party’s decision to expel them,” he said.

Swanu chairperson Muvatera Sirririka-Ndjoze says the party is ready for election and is calling the public to look at Swanu as an alternative government and an official opposition party.

“Swanu is ready for elections. Our eyes are on the elections. We are focused. Swanu is ready to assist our country to achieve the highest level,” he said.

However, Katjivurue says he has not been informed about the expulsion.

“I don’t know anything. I have not received any expulsion letter from the party to comment,” he says.