Hambukushu committee in dramatic U-turn
In a dramatic twist, a committee established by the Hambukushu tribe with the sole mandate to force local chief Erwin Munika Mbambo to relinquish power, is no longer demanding for his removal.
The pressure group has made a U-turn on its earlier demand and has apologised unconditionally to the chief.
The committee chaired by former Swapo parliamentarian Elifas Dingara had written to Mbambo on Christmas Eve, accused him of having blocked the much-needed development within the traditional authority's area.
However, in a letter dated 17 January 2018 and signed by Dingara, the committee reversed its decision.
Dingara confirmed the authenticity of the letter, which was also copied to the minister of urban and rural development, the Kavango East governor and the Mukwe constituency councillor.
“This letter serves to inform you that our letter dated 24 December 2017 addressed to you titled 'Dismissal from the position of Fumu: Yourself' and the report which was attached thereto has been unconditionally withdrawn today the 17 January 2018,” the letter reads.
“All reasons which were raised verbally or in writing in support of the committee regarding dismissal including any letters and any other communications including all media statements made in this regard are also unconditionally withdrawn,” the letter further read.
The letter also states that the committee has been dissolved and dismantled with immediate effect.
“This means that as of now, 17 January 2018 and after signing this letter, the fact-finding and dismissal committee of Fumu Erwin Munika Mbambo, all letters and all reports doesn't exist anymore,” the letter reads.
The committee also apologised to Mbambo and all those that have been affected by their actions. “We apologise unconditionally to you and any person involved in this matter physically or psychologically for any inconvenience cause.”
KENYA KAMBOWE
The pressure group has made a U-turn on its earlier demand and has apologised unconditionally to the chief.
The committee chaired by former Swapo parliamentarian Elifas Dingara had written to Mbambo on Christmas Eve, accused him of having blocked the much-needed development within the traditional authority's area.
However, in a letter dated 17 January 2018 and signed by Dingara, the committee reversed its decision.
Dingara confirmed the authenticity of the letter, which was also copied to the minister of urban and rural development, the Kavango East governor and the Mukwe constituency councillor.
“This letter serves to inform you that our letter dated 24 December 2017 addressed to you titled 'Dismissal from the position of Fumu: Yourself' and the report which was attached thereto has been unconditionally withdrawn today the 17 January 2018,” the letter reads.
“All reasons which were raised verbally or in writing in support of the committee regarding dismissal including any letters and any other communications including all media statements made in this regard are also unconditionally withdrawn,” the letter further read.
The letter also states that the committee has been dissolved and dismantled with immediate effect.
“This means that as of now, 17 January 2018 and after signing this letter, the fact-finding and dismissal committee of Fumu Erwin Munika Mbambo, all letters and all reports doesn't exist anymore,” the letter reads.
The committee also apologised to Mbambo and all those that have been affected by their actions. “We apologise unconditionally to you and any person involved in this matter physically or psychologically for any inconvenience cause.”
KENYA KAMBOWE
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