Nhoni withdraws from Onandjaba probe
The chairperson of a committee investigating alleged illegal land allocation and occupation at Onandjaba settlement in the Okalongo Constituency has withdrawn.
Vilho Nhoni, who is also chairperson of the Okalongo Based Development Community Body (OBDCB), confirmed his withdrawal on Monday.
“I cannot be the complainant and at the same time a member of the committee that investigates what I complain about,” said Nhoni, referring Nampa to the secretary of the OBDCB, Jordaan Thomas.
The committee was appointed by Omusati governor Erginus Endjala in December last year following a demonstration at Outapi by Okalongo community members who alleged illegal land allocation and occupation. Nhoni withdrew after receiving his appointment letter, dated 8 February 2017, from Endjala. It indicated that the committee's operations would start on 27 February and conclude on 31 March.
They will report directly to the governor's office and Endjala expects the final report by 3 April.
The committee is tasked with compiling a list of names and disputed plot numbers.
Approached for comment on Monday, Thomas said a community meeting on Sunday rejected Nhoni's appointment and recommended his withdrawal.
Thomas said the meeting also recommended that the OBDCB should approach the Omusati Regional Council and demand the appointment of an independent investigation committee.
He said the Okalongo community was considering a march to State House in Windhoek to present their grievances to President Hage Geingob. Endjala told Nampa that he had not received a letter informing him of Nhoni's withdrawal. “They [OBDCB] have lost legitimacy and we will not listen to them anymore, because they refuse to honour the mandate we gave them to serve on the investigation committee,” said Endjala. The governor is adamant that his committee will carry out the investigation, with or without Nhoni.
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Vilho Nhoni, who is also chairperson of the Okalongo Based Development Community Body (OBDCB), confirmed his withdrawal on Monday.
“I cannot be the complainant and at the same time a member of the committee that investigates what I complain about,” said Nhoni, referring Nampa to the secretary of the OBDCB, Jordaan Thomas.
The committee was appointed by Omusati governor Erginus Endjala in December last year following a demonstration at Outapi by Okalongo community members who alleged illegal land allocation and occupation. Nhoni withdrew after receiving his appointment letter, dated 8 February 2017, from Endjala. It indicated that the committee's operations would start on 27 February and conclude on 31 March.
They will report directly to the governor's office and Endjala expects the final report by 3 April.
The committee is tasked with compiling a list of names and disputed plot numbers.
Approached for comment on Monday, Thomas said a community meeting on Sunday rejected Nhoni's appointment and recommended his withdrawal.
Thomas said the meeting also recommended that the OBDCB should approach the Omusati Regional Council and demand the appointment of an independent investigation committee.
He said the Okalongo community was considering a march to State House in Windhoek to present their grievances to President Hage Geingob. Endjala told Nampa that he had not received a letter informing him of Nhoni's withdrawal. “They [OBDCB] have lost legitimacy and we will not listen to them anymore, because they refuse to honour the mandate we gave them to serve on the investigation committee,” said Endjala. The governor is adamant that his committee will carry out the investigation, with or without Nhoni.
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