By : Lloyd Mahachi
Namibia’s main opposition party is not happy with the results of the recent election. They think something was wrong with the way the election was held. They want to go to court to challenge the results.
The party is called the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). They say there were problems with the election. Some people did not get ballot papers. Some voting places stayed open for too long. The IPC thinks this means the election was not fair.
The IPC went to court and asked to see some documents. They want to see how many people voted and how many votes each candidate got. The court said yes, they can see these documents. This will help the IPC make its case.
The IPC is not the only unhappy party. Another party also thinks the election was not fair. They are working together to challenge the results. They want to make sure the election is fair and honest.
The ruling party, SWAPO, won the election. They have been in power for 34 years. The IPC thinks they did something wrong to win the election. They want the court to look at the evidence and make a decision.
The court will hear the case on December 23. The IPC is hoping the court will agree with them. If they do, it could change the results of the election. The president-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is waiting to see what happens. She is supposed to start her new job in March.
This is a big deal for Namibia. The country is watching to see what happens. The IPC is fighting for what they think is right. They want to make sure the election is fair and honest. The court’s decision will be important for the country’s future.
Editor : Josephine Mahachi
