Erasmus Shalihaxwe
The Association for Localised Interest (ASOLI), a political party formed three months ago, is planning to contest the upcoming local authority elections in Windhoek, Ongwediva, Swakopmund, Otjiwarongo, and Karibib.
ASOLI president Joseph Kauandenge said on Wednesday that the party has seen rapid growth since its formation.
He believes the party now has strong support in the five local authorities and is ready to compete with established political players.
“In light of the fact that the Electoral Commission today made the election calendar for the 2025 elections public, we want to inform the nation that ASOLI will participate in the following local authorities: Ongwediva, Swakopmund, Otjiwarongo, Windhoek and Karirib,” said Kauandenge.
He called on all Namibians who recently turned 18 and those wishing to change constituencies to register during the supplementary registration period from 4 to 19 August 2025.
“It is imperative that young people turn out in numbers to register and also top the list of many political parties as well. This is so because it is here at the level of local authorities where young people can be moulded into becoming effective and people-centred leaders of the future,” Kauandenge said.
He stressed the importance of young people participating in politics, either by standing as candidates or by voting.
He said their involvement is crucial because local authorities deal with everyday issues such as service delivery.
He added, “It is equally important for the youth to turn out to register and vote on all issues relating to bread and butter, including basic services provisions that should be the sole preoccupation of all local authorities, and the voices of young people should be heard at that level.”
