DTA's road to change
The DTA's rebranding effort has been welcomed by many and it will be interesting to see how the party reorients itself to respond to changing times. Under youthful leader McHenry Venaani, the DTA is arguably one of the most active political parties in the country at the moment. In the National Assembly, the party continues to ensure that the government of the day remains answerable to the public at all times. It has also put the spotlight on serious bread and butter issues, as well as rampant corruption in both the public and private sector.
The party has also shown leadership in addressing issues surrounding the contentious land debacle including the most recent illegal house demolitions in Katima Mulilo that left many without a place to call home.
The rebranding of the DTA really comes at an opportune time especially at a time when the ruling party, Swapo, is confronted with negative sentiments, including poor leadership within the party, among other challenges.
In Venaani, the DTA has a matured young politician whose political acumen often leaves his rivals green with envy. The expectation is that the party will now benefit greatly from this political acumen in a constructive way. Make no mistake, the party has also other sharp leaders who are pulling the strings behind the scenes and who we think will be instrumental in selling the party's philosophy better.
The 2019 general elections will be an exciting contest especially between Swapo and the new-look DTA.
There are even those who support Swapo who appear to have a soft spot for Venaani. The bottom line is the Venaani-led party is up against a well-oiled machine in the form of Swapo.
The ruling party has active structures at section, district and branch levels in all 14 regions and 121 constituencies in the country - a feat the opposition can only dream of.
Consolidating its position as the official opposition would be a big achievement, but its major challenge is whether it will be able to get increased support with its new political direction.
The party has also shown leadership in addressing issues surrounding the contentious land debacle including the most recent illegal house demolitions in Katima Mulilo that left many without a place to call home.
The rebranding of the DTA really comes at an opportune time especially at a time when the ruling party, Swapo, is confronted with negative sentiments, including poor leadership within the party, among other challenges.
In Venaani, the DTA has a matured young politician whose political acumen often leaves his rivals green with envy. The expectation is that the party will now benefit greatly from this political acumen in a constructive way. Make no mistake, the party has also other sharp leaders who are pulling the strings behind the scenes and who we think will be instrumental in selling the party's philosophy better.
The 2019 general elections will be an exciting contest especially between Swapo and the new-look DTA.
There are even those who support Swapo who appear to have a soft spot for Venaani. The bottom line is the Venaani-led party is up against a well-oiled machine in the form of Swapo.
The ruling party has active structures at section, district and branch levels in all 14 regions and 121 constituencies in the country - a feat the opposition can only dream of.
Consolidating its position as the official opposition would be a big achievement, but its major challenge is whether it will be able to get increased support with its new political direction.
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