Omusati governor pleased with election preparations
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Omusati governor Erginus Endjala yesterday said that as part of the region embarking on phase two of the electoral process, a stakeholder consultative meeting was held on Monday with officials from the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).
Endjala said one of the discussion topics was to inform political parties about how they should conduct voter education and to urge them to avoid political clashes.
He added that this phase is pivotal, as it prepares the region for the upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections, which are foundational to democratic governance.
“All in all, we are doing fine so far. In terms of behaviour and tolerance, we have not reported any incidents of political parties clashing and leading to fights. Let us keep peace. Politics come and go. Your neighbours will remain your neighbours,” Endjala stressed during the meeting.
He also applauded the ECN for the support it rendered to the region during the general registration of voters.
“Their commitment and dedication were instrumental in ensuring the success of this critical phase in our electoral process, from organising logistics to engaging with the community,” Endjala said.
Comprehensive training programmes
The Ohangwena Region also held its stakeholder meeting last week.
Ohangwena regional electoral officer Henock Hanga noted that, recognising the vital role of seafarers, soldiers and police officers, special voting arrangements will be implemented for these individuals.
To ensure the success of the special voting initiative, Hanga said they will provide specialised training for the officials involved, with the training set to take place in Eenhana.
“This training will provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to execute their duties effectively and uphold the integrity of the voting process,” Hanga said.
Endjala said one of the discussion topics was to inform political parties about how they should conduct voter education and to urge them to avoid political clashes.
He added that this phase is pivotal, as it prepares the region for the upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections, which are foundational to democratic governance.
“All in all, we are doing fine so far. In terms of behaviour and tolerance, we have not reported any incidents of political parties clashing and leading to fights. Let us keep peace. Politics come and go. Your neighbours will remain your neighbours,” Endjala stressed during the meeting.
He also applauded the ECN for the support it rendered to the region during the general registration of voters.
“Their commitment and dedication were instrumental in ensuring the success of this critical phase in our electoral process, from organising logistics to engaging with the community,” Endjala said.
Comprehensive training programmes
The Ohangwena Region also held its stakeholder meeting last week.
Ohangwena regional electoral officer Henock Hanga noted that, recognising the vital role of seafarers, soldiers and police officers, special voting arrangements will be implemented for these individuals.
To ensure the success of the special voting initiative, Hanga said they will provide specialised training for the officials involved, with the training set to take place in Eenhana.
“This training will provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to execute their duties effectively and uphold the integrity of the voting process,” Hanga said.
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