Africa-Press – Namibia. POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani on Thursday hit back at president Hage Geingob after being accused of requesting a black government car.
Geingob on Wednesday at his eighth State of the Nation Address said whenever Venaani writes him letters it is public, however, one in which he asked for a “black car” was private.
“You were asking for a black car to look official,” Geingob said.
Venaani responded to this on Twitter, saying when he asked for a black car he meant he preferred a more affordable option.
“Herewith, my choice of Toyota second-hand car, colour preference black, as I engaged the public office bearers remuneration and benefits commission.
“Even while I was entitled to two cars I chose the cheapest. This is who I am, not what others want to portray me to be.
“Let’s fight for a better Namibia,” he said.
Venaani also addressed Geingob’s claim that he has never written private letters on matters of national interest.
“It was said by the president that I have never written letters in private to him, but about my black Merc apparently.
“Herewith letters on homeless families, the South West Africa Territorial Force saga, the Government Institutions Pension Fund corruption saga, and genocide, among many.
“Fact, not fiction,” he said.
Venaani said he told the commission he didn’t want drivers or security from the government and would rather choose his own.
In 2020, the media reported that Geingob approved the long-awaited establishment of the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition, which would see the parliamentarian entitled to more perks.
Venaani is expected to receive, among others, an official vehicle, with a dedicated driver and office staff.
Venaani currently earns about N$996 006 per year.
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