No room for the public at parliament opening
Members of the public will not be able to attend the official opening of the parliament this afternoon because of space constraints.
As a result of the constitutional amendments of 2014, the number of seats in the National Assembly increased from 72 to 106.
The parliament building cannot accommodate the members of both houses of parliament who are expected to turn up for the joint session this afternoon.
Last year's ceremony was held in a tent erected in the parliament gardens, while this year's opening ceremony will take place in the National Assembly chambers.
According to National Assembly spokesperson David Nahogandja, the space in the National Assembly will be sufficient for everyone who has been invited plus members of the media.
“This year, parliament administration has manoeuvred around the National Assembly's chamber,” he explained.
Members of the Namibian Defence Force yesterday prepared for the official march during this afternoon's proceedings.
A group of schoolchildren is also expected to be part of the ceremony, as well as service chiefs, the chief justice, the former presidents and the vice-president.
JEMIMA BEUKES
As a result of the constitutional amendments of 2014, the number of seats in the National Assembly increased from 72 to 106.
The parliament building cannot accommodate the members of both houses of parliament who are expected to turn up for the joint session this afternoon.
Last year's ceremony was held in a tent erected in the parliament gardens, while this year's opening ceremony will take place in the National Assembly chambers.
According to National Assembly spokesperson David Nahogandja, the space in the National Assembly will be sufficient for everyone who has been invited plus members of the media.
“This year, parliament administration has manoeuvred around the National Assembly's chamber,” he explained.
Members of the Namibian Defence Force yesterday prepared for the official march during this afternoon's proceedings.
A group of schoolchildren is also expected to be part of the ceremony, as well as service chiefs, the chief justice, the former presidents and the vice-president.
JEMIMA BEUKES
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