Africa-Press – Namibia. The Popular Democratic Movement candidate for the Otjombinde constituency, Edwin Kanguatjivi, says if elected, he will advocate for the constituency to be divided into two to make government services more accessible.
Kanguatjivi told The Namibian on Friday that the constituency is too large, forcing some residents to travel over 350 kilometres to reach the councillor’s office.
“The demarcation of the constituency is on my agenda. Creating another constituency will bring services closer to the people,” he said.
Kanguatjivi, a retired deputy police commissioner and former police spokesperson, said his priorities include improving communication, infrastructure and the inclusion of San community members in local governance structures.
He added that he plans to push for the development of business incubation centres, feeder roads and water infrastructure, which he said are key to local development.
Kanguatjivi also wants to revive agriculture by advocating for fair prices for farmers and livestock producers.
“My guiding documents will be the Regional Councils Amendment Act No. 12 of 2002 and the constituency handbook for elected officials,” he said, adding that he would use these tools to ensure accountability and effective governance.
Responding to questions about whether his previous membership in the National Unity Democratic Organisation could affect his chances, Kanguatjivi said voters are mature enough to choose candidates based on merit rather than party loyalty.
“I believe the people of Otjombinde will know that on 26 November, whether I win or not, I will continue fighting for my community,” he said.
Kanguatjivi said he decided to run for office after witnessing a lack of tangible development in the constituency over the past 35 years, as well as due to encouragement from party members.
He pledged to use his policing experience to help combat cross-border crimes such as stock theft, as the constituency shares a border with Botswana.
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