Erasmus Shalihaxwe
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has thrown its support behind the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) candidate in the upcoming Kamanjab constituency by-election in the Kunene region.
PDM, on Wednesday, in a media statement, called on its supporters in the Kamanjab constituency to vote for UDF candidate Jacobus Buruxa Namaseb in the upcoming by-election.
PDM secretary general Manual Ngaringombe said the decision shows the party’s commitment to co-governing the Kunene region with the UDF.
“I urge all PDM members in the Kamanjab constituency to support and vote for the United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate, Mr Jacobus Buruxa Namaseb. This gesture is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to fostering strong co-governance in the Kunene Region through the collaborative efforts of the PDM and UDF,” said Ngaringombe.
Ngaringombe urged a strong voter turnout in the upcoming by-elections and encouraged all eligible voters to take an active role in promoting democratic governance.
Residents of Kamanjab are among voters in five constituencies set to head to the polls on 17 June to elect new leaders in upcoming by-elections.
The other constituencies holding by-elections are Grootfontein, Kabbe South, Otjiwarongo, and Sesfontein.
This week, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced that it has recruited 845 polling officials for the by-elections, with training already underway.
Ngaringombe also urged members and voters in Sesfontein, Grootfontein, and Otjiwarongo constituencies to prepare for their respective by-elections.
The PDM has nominated candidates in all three constituencies.
In Sesfontein, the party has chosen Joshua Vemuii Hatjaa Matics Kaisuma. Rosina Uises will represent the party in Grootfontein, while Ernst Rolen Muraranganda will contest in Otjiwarongo.
“The PDM has officially nominated three capable and committed candidates to contest these elections. Each of these candidates is a native of their respective constituency and is well-positioned to lead and advance development in their communities,” said Ngaringombe.
The by-elections were triggered by the resignation of several councillors who were elected to serve in the National Assembly.
As required by the Electoral Act, the by-elections must take place within 90 days.
