Two-thirds majority does not help the poor

Metusalem Neib writes: For a party to win with a majority of votes in the National Assembly election does not really mean anything for ordinary Namibians. I feel sorry for politicians who claim a two-thirds majority of votes in next year's National Assembly election. It would be better for parties to finish neck and neck. If we want to keep our constitutional democracy alive, then parties should not force to get a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly during their election campaigns. I request that immature politicians, who campaign for two-thirds majority, to change their attitude and behavior, as it is not good for the people and the country. Namibians should vote for the MPs in the National Assembly election who they believe will come with ideas and see to their needs. The constitution of Namibia falls under a “pure democracy" or "direct democracy" model, which means in a sense that it could be considered the content of democratic practice or “rule by the people”. People vote directly on every issue and this means that there is inclusiveness in the public service. All ethnic groups are represented and public voices are more vibrant. The idea that the constitution can be changed means we have destroyed it and shall create spaces or positions for a republic and similar elite models of government. In a republic model of government elected officials instead elect representatives to study and vote on the issues for them. A republic might have public participation, but the final authority might be an individual leader. A republic simply means a country where the Head of State is an elected politician. A republic refers to the rule of law in a country and the idea that all are subject to that law. It cares and stands only for businesspeople and the rich. An elite model means that society is divided into the few who power and the many who do not. It does not reflect the demands of the people so much as it does the interests, values and preferences of elite. It shall bring more segregation and classes in society and in a country. Namibia has unequal factors of economy discrepancy as a problem. Namibia’s poorest of poor people live in informal settlements called Katutura, where most crime happens, while the rich stay safely in town. The big issue is that the masses of people are unemployed and have nothing. They hunger, eat and make living from rubbish drums.