Without socio-economic justice, liberty will be fleeting - Geingob
President Hage Geingob says although Namibians are enjoying the fruits of a democratic society, people should not be under the illusion that the fight for freedom is complete.
Speaking this morning during the Heroes’ Day commemoration in Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region, Geingob said despite the country having attained its independence in 1990, the enemy is still around and therefore the fight for freedom should continue.
Geingob said government has created platforms for issues to be discussed, including the atrocities and injustices that happened before independence.
He also made reference to the country’s second national land conference, slated for October.
“Government is opening up these difficult policy conversations because no one should be under the illusion that our fight for freedom is complete. We remain cognisant of the fact that we are now engaged in the second phase of the struggle; the fight for economic freedom and justice,” Geingob said.
“The struggle for a better country shall continue until it is won. We all understand that without socio-economic justice, liberty will be fleeting. Until we achieve justice for the majority, we cannot rest because our work is not complete.”
Geingob also used the opportunity to remind Namibians to remain peaceful and not trample on the hard-fought independence and freedom for which thousands perished.
He said in order for the fallen heroes and heroines to be honored, Namibians should desist from taking things for granted.
The head of state said people should fight against the ‘isms’ that are currently dividing society.
“We can only truly honour our heroes and heroines if we commit the wealth of the country they bled and died for into their children’s hands. For our liberty and freedom to become meaningful, we have to restore the dignity of the majority.
“Restoration can only come about through the correction of historical injustices. If we don’t correct the wrongs of the past, through appropriate policies and actions, our peace will not be sustainable,” he said.
The event was attended by people from all corners of the country.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Founding President Sam Nujoma, Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, as well as ministers and traditional leaders.
KENYA KAMBOWE
Speaking this morning during the Heroes’ Day commemoration in Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region, Geingob said despite the country having attained its independence in 1990, the enemy is still around and therefore the fight for freedom should continue.
Geingob said government has created platforms for issues to be discussed, including the atrocities and injustices that happened before independence.
He also made reference to the country’s second national land conference, slated for October.
“Government is opening up these difficult policy conversations because no one should be under the illusion that our fight for freedom is complete. We remain cognisant of the fact that we are now engaged in the second phase of the struggle; the fight for economic freedom and justice,” Geingob said.
“The struggle for a better country shall continue until it is won. We all understand that without socio-economic justice, liberty will be fleeting. Until we achieve justice for the majority, we cannot rest because our work is not complete.”
Geingob also used the opportunity to remind Namibians to remain peaceful and not trample on the hard-fought independence and freedom for which thousands perished.
He said in order for the fallen heroes and heroines to be honored, Namibians should desist from taking things for granted.
The head of state said people should fight against the ‘isms’ that are currently dividing society.
“We can only truly honour our heroes and heroines if we commit the wealth of the country they bled and died for into their children’s hands. For our liberty and freedom to become meaningful, we have to restore the dignity of the majority.
“Restoration can only come about through the correction of historical injustices. If we don’t correct the wrongs of the past, through appropriate policies and actions, our peace will not be sustainable,” he said.
The event was attended by people from all corners of the country.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Founding President Sam Nujoma, Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, as well as ministers and traditional leaders.
KENYA KAMBOWE
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