I don't subscribe to factions – Angula

Swapo member Nambata Angula says her nomination for a central committee seat at the November congress is guided by her commitment to nation building and not by mere factionalism.

Responding to an article that appeared in last week's Namibian Sun, Angula denied allegations that she was linked to a faction within Swapo that was opposed to the candidacy of Hage Geingob as party president.

“I don't subscribe to factionalism,” she told Namibian Sun yesterday. “I worked through the structures of the party to be where I am today. I am guided by the conviction to work towards nation building and unity.” Angula was recently nominated to stand as a candidate for the central committee of the ruling party at this year's congress. She was nominated alongside Khomas Region Swapo leaders such as businessman Desmond Amunyela, John Elago and Mirjam Onesmus.

Angula currently serves as Windhoek East district information and mobilisation officer of the Swapo Party Women's Council. By virtue of her position, she is an executive member of Swapo's Windhoek East district.

As per the Swapo constitution, she was nominated as a delegate to the elective congress and in addition to stand for a central committee post.

Angula is a former member of the Swapo pioneer movement and the youth league.

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