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Namibia’s Opposition Party Sets Date for Legal Challenge Against Election Results

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December 15, 2024
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Namibia’s Opposition Party Sets Date for Legal Challenge Against Election Results

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Leader Panduleni Itula

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Namibia’s main opposition party, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), announced on Saturday its intention to file a legal challenge against the results of last month’s contentious election.

This decision follows a recent court ruling granting the IPC and another opposition party the right to inspect electoral materials from the polls.

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Allegations of Irregularities

The IPC has raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the presidential and parliamentary elections held on November 27.

The ruling party, the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO), emerged victorious, extending its 34-year hold on power with President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah winning 57% of the votes.

In preparation for their main court application scheduled for December 23, the IPC asserts that access to electoral data will help substantiate their claims of misconduct.

The court has ordered the electoral commission to provide detailed information, including documentation of votes cast and counted at each polling station, by next week.

Challenges During the Election

The election was marred by significant logistical issues, including a shortage of ballot papers and technical difficulties that led to polling stations remaining open for up to three days in some areas.

Despite these challenges, Namibia’s electoral commission declared the elections free and fair.

President-elect Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed allegations of electoral flaws, asserting that the process was conducted properly.

She is set to take office in March 2025, making history as Namibia’s first female president.

The Path Ahead for IPC

The IPC’s legal challenge reflects growing tensions within Namibian politics as opposition parties seek accountability and transparency in the electoral process.

With their claims of voter suppression and procedural flaws, the IPC aims to ensure that all voices are heard and that democratic principles are upheld.

As Namibia navigates this contentious post-election landscape, the outcome of the IPC’s legal challenge could have significant implications for the country’s political future and its commitment to democratic governance.

The upcoming court proceedings will be closely watched by both supporters and critics of the election results.

Source: africanews

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