Nudo to celebrate Riruako
Joseph Kauandenge, Nudo presidential spokesperson, says the Namibian government has not given due recognition to the late Ovaherero paramount chief, Kuaima Riruako for the key role he played before and after Namibia's independence.
Kauandenge's sentiments were expressed in a recent press release.
According to Kauandenge, nothing significant has been done three years after his passing.
“It is however regrettable that in the three years since he passed away, the late paramount chief has not yet been sufficiently recognised as a key role player both prior to our independence and after our independence,” said Kauandenge.
He demanded that the government rename Shanghai Street in Katutura after the late Riruako as soon as possible.
“It is therefore befitting to still demand while we commemorate his death that Shanghai Street in Katutura be renamed after him as soon as possible so that his name and legacy does not fade away and so that future generations can be reminded of his contribution to Namibia and his subjects,” said Kauandenge.
He also said the late Riruako should be regarded as the rightful father of African genocide and reparations. “Indeed if there is any honour that must be given to him, he must be named the Father of African Genocide and Reparations, as shortly after his death many other Africans started following in his footsteps to demand reparations from their former colonisers. Thanks to the efforts of our departed leader,” Kauandenge said.
He also announced that Nudo plans to commemorate the death of Riruako on Friday, 2 June.
The celebrations are slated to take place on Friday at Commando Hall in Katutura.
“This day will be organised in collaboration with the Ovaherero Traditional Authority under Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro and the Genocide Foundation under Utjiua Muinjangue and the Red flag and the late paramount chief's family,” said Kauandenge.
Shona Ngava
Kauandenge's sentiments were expressed in a recent press release.
According to Kauandenge, nothing significant has been done three years after his passing.
“It is however regrettable that in the three years since he passed away, the late paramount chief has not yet been sufficiently recognised as a key role player both prior to our independence and after our independence,” said Kauandenge.
He demanded that the government rename Shanghai Street in Katutura after the late Riruako as soon as possible.
“It is therefore befitting to still demand while we commemorate his death that Shanghai Street in Katutura be renamed after him as soon as possible so that his name and legacy does not fade away and so that future generations can be reminded of his contribution to Namibia and his subjects,” said Kauandenge.
He also said the late Riruako should be regarded as the rightful father of African genocide and reparations. “Indeed if there is any honour that must be given to him, he must be named the Father of African Genocide and Reparations, as shortly after his death many other Africans started following in his footsteps to demand reparations from their former colonisers. Thanks to the efforts of our departed leader,” Kauandenge said.
He also announced that Nudo plans to commemorate the death of Riruako on Friday, 2 June.
The celebrations are slated to take place on Friday at Commando Hall in Katutura.
“This day will be organised in collaboration with the Ovaherero Traditional Authority under Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro and the Genocide Foundation under Utjiua Muinjangue and the Red flag and the late paramount chief's family,” said Kauandenge.
Shona Ngava
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