Judiciary warns judges amidst Presidential succession debate

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibian Judiciary has issued a stern warning to judges, to refrain from public discussions on constitutional matters outside of formal judicial contexts. Amid the recent swearing-in of Namibia’s fourth President, Nangolo Mbumba, following the untimely passing of former President Hage G. Geingob, the constitutional intricacies surrounding Mbumba’s ascension have taken centre stage, triggering legal scrutiny and public discourse. “The Namibian Constitution vests judicial authority in the Courts of the Republic. As such, it is inappropriate for Judges to publicly discuss issues relating to the interpretation of the Constitution outside of a formal judicial context,” warned, Deputy Director…