Asoli party wants president to intervene in parliament chaos
The Asoli Progressive Party has urged Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in the National Assembly, citing legislative dysfunction and political theatrics. Party leader Josef Kauandenge criticized the ruling Swapo party and the speaker for stalling parliamentary business and called for a grand opposition coalition ahead of the 2029 elections.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political instability and legislative gridlock in Namibia, reflecting broader challenges for opposition parties in challenging long-term ruling party dominance.
The Asoli Progressive Party has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to urgently intervene in what it describes as “chaos, anarchy and theatrics” unfolding in the National Assembly.
Asoli president Josef Kauandenge accuses the ruling party and speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila of contributing to a dysfunctional parliament, saying parliamentary business has increasingly been replaced by political grandstanding and unnecessary disruptions.
On Wednesday a motion of no confidence in the speaker was moved due to alleged biases and ruling conduct during proceedings.
Kauandenge says the speaker was running a “tight ship” by frequently interrupting members of parliament and not allowing them to fully express themselves during proceedings.
He urges the president to engage the speaker and Swapo parliamentary caucus and encourage them to adopt a more consultative approach with opposition parties.
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