I'm not splinter party mastermind - Nambinga
Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) secretary-general Mike Kavekotora claims former party president Jeremiah Nambinga is masterminding the formation of a splinter party.
However, Nambinga has denied the allegations, saying he is not politically active and that Kavekotora “must be suffering from mental problems”.
“Where did he [Kavekotora] see me?” Nambinga asked.
“If somebody has mentioned my name, he must be suffering from psychiatric problems; I am not travelling around.”
Kavekotora said there was strong reason to believe that former members intended to establish a party close in identity to the RDP.
“We take note that there is a campaign to sway people from the RDP, by putting up all sorts of arguments.”
Kavekotora accused Nambinga of pulling the strings behind the scenes to influence the formation of the splinter party.
He claimed Nambinga was trying to influence RDP supporters, predominantly based in Oshikoto, to support the new party.
“[Former] members are going around saying they are revitalising RDP, to influence [support] for a new RDP. It is utter nonsense. There are rumours that Nambinga and others are trying to come up with a new party,” said Kavekotora.
He advised party members to keep a close eye on such activities.
“We are in a democratic country; we want people to be on the lookout.”
Nambinga resigned from the RDP in August, saying his departure was fuelled by infighting in the party.
Helao Nafidi local councillor Vilho Shimuoshili also resigned, saying he could no longer stand the infighting within the party.
Many other members have left the RDP because of the ongoing feuding between senior party leaders, including RDP district secretary for Omulonga, Tuhafeni Nghiwanapo, and Ohangwena district secretary Timo Shikongo.
Kavekotora said the party's elective congress was scheduled for December. It will choose a new president, deputy president, secretary-general and deputy SG.
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However, Nambinga has denied the allegations, saying he is not politically active and that Kavekotora “must be suffering from mental problems”.
“Where did he [Kavekotora] see me?” Nambinga asked.
“If somebody has mentioned my name, he must be suffering from psychiatric problems; I am not travelling around.”
Kavekotora said there was strong reason to believe that former members intended to establish a party close in identity to the RDP.
“We take note that there is a campaign to sway people from the RDP, by putting up all sorts of arguments.”
Kavekotora accused Nambinga of pulling the strings behind the scenes to influence the formation of the splinter party.
He claimed Nambinga was trying to influence RDP supporters, predominantly based in Oshikoto, to support the new party.
“[Former] members are going around saying they are revitalising RDP, to influence [support] for a new RDP. It is utter nonsense. There are rumours that Nambinga and others are trying to come up with a new party,” said Kavekotora.
He advised party members to keep a close eye on such activities.
“We are in a democratic country; we want people to be on the lookout.”
Nambinga resigned from the RDP in August, saying his departure was fuelled by infighting in the party.
Helao Nafidi local councillor Vilho Shimuoshili also resigned, saying he could no longer stand the infighting within the party.
Many other members have left the RDP because of the ongoing feuding between senior party leaders, including RDP district secretary for Omulonga, Tuhafeni Nghiwanapo, and Ohangwena district secretary Timo Shikongo.
Kavekotora said the party's elective congress was scheduled for December. It will choose a new president, deputy president, secretary-general and deputy SG.
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