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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>A move that sent shockwaves across the political sphere has seen Oshikoto politician and former deputy information minister Engel Nawatiseb quitting the ruling Swapo to join the Landless People\u2019s Movement.<\/p>\n

This was announced by LPM spokesperson Lifazala Simataa in a media statement on Monday.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, Nawatiseb and members of his family have now joined Bernadus Swartbooi\u2019s orange army.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis act is a sign of the growing democracy within the country and a foreshadowing of the major shift in political landscape, where more Namibians in politics and the general public, will realise that the Landless People\u2019s Movement is the alternative party of choice,\u201d Simataa beamed with confidence.<\/p>\n

According to Simataa, LPM is a preferred political alternative for many, due to its values and involvement of the youth in its echelons.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Nawatiseb] has expressed that there is importance in supporting a party that is led by the youth. He believes that robust and unique change in Namibia can only occur when we support capable, young and ambitious leaders, and that the LPM possesses those characteristics,\u201d Simataa said.<\/p>\n

Approached for a comment, Nawatiseb confirmed that he proudly joined LPM, however, he couldn\u2019t reveal further information.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will give more information after the funeral because I am mourning the late president Hage Geingob. Therefore, I don\u2019t want to talk about politics now,\u201d he further stressed.<\/p>\n

It does not end here for LPM, as Nawatiseb was prime to be officially unveiled during LPM\u2019s five-year anniversary celebration in Tsumeb.<\/p>\n

The event, however, has since been put on hold in honour of the late president Hage Geingob, who died on Sunday.<\/p>\n

LPM\u2019s fifth anniversary was scheduled for 10 February 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe celebration would be a testament to our growth in the political landscape and how democracy in this country is growing. However, tragedy has struck the country as the president of the country has passed away and the country is in mourning,\u201d Simataa said in a separate statement.<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cAs a country, we are experiencing the loss of Hage Geingob, the first time the country has lost a president and more so a sitting president. With this novel experience thrust upon us, we believe it is important that we as political leaders make the best ethical decision possible and encourage our members to observe the mourning period and to pay the necessary respect and decency required.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the heart of LPM\u2019s ideology, he hastened, is restoring the dignity of Namibians.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that this decision taken to postpone in these unprecedented times is aligned with the values we stand to promote and have. Therefore, we shall be postponing the celebration till after the burial of His Excellency. We apologise for the inconvenience to our members and other relevant stakeholders who have been affected by this decision,\u201d Simataa said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Namibia. A move that sent shockwaves across the political sphere has seen Oshikoto politician and former deputy information minister Engel Nawatiseb quitting the ruling Swapo to join the Landless People\u2019s Movement. This was announced by LPM spokesperson Lifazala Simataa in a media statement on Monday. 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