Africa-Press – Namibia. The United Democratic Front (UDF) has set a new record by competing in 19 regional constituencies and 21 local authorities for the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections on 26 November.
The party contested the 2020 regional council and local authority elections in 15 constituencies. Its national spokesperson, Mabasen Narib, informed Nampa on Tuesday that UDF aims to expand its presence in the Erongo, Kunene, Otjozondjupa, and Khomas regions.
“This will mark the first time in UDF’s history that we will be contesting in 19 constituencies,” he stated, adding that the party has already begun door-to-door campaigns, voter education through civic programmes, and utilising social media to engage voters.
According to Narib, UDF seeks to retain its stronghold areas such as Sesfontein, Khorixas, Daures and Karibib, while aiming to reclaim Kamanjab and add other constituencies to solidify its position among Namibia’s strongest political parties.
He confirmed that UDF will contest in Okahandja, Sesfontein, Kamanjab, Outjo, Windhoek Rural, Khomasdal, Windhoek East, Katutura Central and East, Khorixas, Daures, Arandis, Omaruru, Tsumeb, Otjiwarongo, Walvis Bay Rural, Swakopmund and Otavi, along with their respective local authorities, including Witvlei, Uis, Rehoboth and Usakos.
The party, he noted, is finalising its campaigns, which will conclude soon with a final rally.
“The party will provide voter education to ensure that the electorate understands how to vote and is aware of the election processes,” he added, emphasising that civic education is a vital responsibility of the party to ensure adequate voter awareness.
Narib is confident that UDF will succeed on 26 November, stating that their goal is to increase their representation in regional council and local authority governance as they strive to regain full control of the Kunene region, where they have held dominance for the past five years.
Currently, UDF controls four constituencies, two each in the Erongo and Kunene regions.
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