Swapo ‘braces for fireworks’

THE Swapo regional executive leadership in Karas is preparing for a meeting aimed at defusing tensions caused by factional infighting, but at which fireworks are also expected.

“Tomorrow’s meeting … will definitely open a Pandora’s box,” a party insider told The Namibian.The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at Keetmanshoop.The focus is reportedly to discuss the party’s regional conference scheduled for next month, and infighting.Late last year a conference called to elect a new Swapo Party regional leadership, was postponed indefinitely.At that time party insiders believed that regional co-ordinator Hilma Nikanor tried to “hijack” the election.will definitely open a Pandora’s box,” a party insider told The Namibian.The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at Keetmanshoop.The focus is reportedly to discuss the party’s regional conference scheduled for next month, and infighting.Late last year a conference called to elect a new Swapo Party regional leadership, was postponed indefinitely.At that time party insiders believed that regional co-ordinator Hilma Nikanor tried to “hijack” the election.

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