Wakudumo vows to root out tribalism
KENYA KAMBOWE
RUNDU
Newly appointed Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo says apart from his expected responsibilities, he will also root out tribalism within the region.
The governor said he partly attributes tribalism to challenges with the equitable distribution of resources within the region.
Over the years Wakudumo himself has been accused of tribalism, with community members bemoaning his recent appointment by President Hage Geingob.
He denied these allegations, saying his wife is from a different tribe and that the claims have not been proven.
“I never saw a person in front of me pinpointing that 'Wakudumo, you were a tribalist on this day and these were your words'. It never happened. I don't believe in tribalism,” he said.
The way forward
During his maiden media conference at Rundu this week, he outlined his plan of action for the region.
He said he aims to be the first governor to call the region's leaders together to discuss the issue of tribalism and the way forward.
“The time has come. We cannot keep quiet and pretend that there is no problem. This is a challenge, this is a sickness,” he said.
“Some people are advancing tribalism for their political agenda, while others advance it for their personal agenda. Year in, year out, people talk about tribalism, but nobody is sitting and addressing this issue.”
RUNDU
Newly appointed Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo says apart from his expected responsibilities, he will also root out tribalism within the region.
The governor said he partly attributes tribalism to challenges with the equitable distribution of resources within the region.
Over the years Wakudumo himself has been accused of tribalism, with community members bemoaning his recent appointment by President Hage Geingob.
He denied these allegations, saying his wife is from a different tribe and that the claims have not been proven.
“I never saw a person in front of me pinpointing that 'Wakudumo, you were a tribalist on this day and these were your words'. It never happened. I don't believe in tribalism,” he said.
The way forward
During his maiden media conference at Rundu this week, he outlined his plan of action for the region.
He said he aims to be the first governor to call the region's leaders together to discuss the issue of tribalism and the way forward.
“The time has come. We cannot keep quiet and pretend that there is no problem. This is a challenge, this is a sickness,” he said.
“Some people are advancing tribalism for their political agenda, while others advance it for their personal agenda. Year in, year out, people talk about tribalism, but nobody is sitting and addressing this issue.”
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