LPM fights vandalism allegations
Elizabeth Joseph
KEETMANSHOOP
Tensions are running high in the Landless People's Movement (LPM) as the party deals with the aftermath of deputy leader, Henny Seibeb, being dragged from the National Assembly recently.
This while allegations have arisen from Swapo's Keetmanshoop office that the LPM might have had a hand in vandalism.
On Friday, 16 April, Swapo's southern office was broken into and vandalised in what is believed to have been an arson attempt.
According to LPM, the ruling party is alleging that they had a hand in the attempt to burn down the office.
“[Matheus] Mumbala is claiming that LPM was involved in the attempt to commit arson at their office. They misadvised the secretary-general of Swapo. There aren't even any policy papers in that office, why would we want to burn the place?” Seibeb asked on Sunday.
No ruling out
Meanwhile, Mumbala, Swapo's //Karas regional coordinator, said they have not accused anyone, but they believe that the harm caused to their office was politically motivated.
“We have not pointed fingers to anyone, but we will also not rule out the fact that LPM may have been involved in the damaging of our office.
We urge everyone to be politically mature and not to resort to violence. If, however, they are to resort to that, they should let us know so that we know where we stand with each other.”
KEETMANSHOOP
Tensions are running high in the Landless People's Movement (LPM) as the party deals with the aftermath of deputy leader, Henny Seibeb, being dragged from the National Assembly recently.
This while allegations have arisen from Swapo's Keetmanshoop office that the LPM might have had a hand in vandalism.
On Friday, 16 April, Swapo's southern office was broken into and vandalised in what is believed to have been an arson attempt.
According to LPM, the ruling party is alleging that they had a hand in the attempt to burn down the office.
“[Matheus] Mumbala is claiming that LPM was involved in the attempt to commit arson at their office. They misadvised the secretary-general of Swapo. There aren't even any policy papers in that office, why would we want to burn the place?” Seibeb asked on Sunday.
No ruling out
Meanwhile, Mumbala, Swapo's //Karas regional coordinator, said they have not accused anyone, but they believe that the harm caused to their office was politically motivated.
“We have not pointed fingers to anyone, but we will also not rule out the fact that LPM may have been involved in the damaging of our office.
We urge everyone to be politically mature and not to resort to violence. If, however, they are to resort to that, they should let us know so that we know where we stand with each other.”
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