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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Namibian Judiciary has issued a stern warning to judges, to refrain from public discussions on constitutional matters outside of formal judicial contexts.<\/p>\n

Amid the recent swearing-in of Namibia\u2019s fourth President, Nangolo Mbumba, following the untimely passing of former President Hage G. Geingob, the constitutional intricacies surrounding Mbumba\u2019s ascension have taken centre stage, triggering legal scrutiny and public discourse.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Namibian Constitution vests judicial authority in the Courts of the Republic. As such, it is inappropriate for Judges to publicly discuss issues relating to the interpretation of the Constitution outside of a formal judicial context,\u201d warned, Deputy Director of Public Relations, Vikitoria Hango.<\/p>\n

Responding to media inquiries on the ongoing debate regarding presidential succession, Hango, reiterated the judiciary\u2019s commitment to upholding the Namibian Constitution and maintaining impartiality in executing its constitutional mandate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis approach is essential in ensuring that the Judiciary is impartial in the execution of its constitutional mandate and at the same time, gives effect to the principle of separation of powers which is a cardinal feature of our country\u2019s democratic system of governance,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Against this backdrop, the swearing-in of President Nangolo Mbumba and the appointment of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Vice President have ignited a constitutional debate. Attorney-General Festus Mbandeka addressed concerns surrounding the constitutional grounds for Mbumba\u2019s succession.<\/p>\n

\u201cNamibia, as a constitutional democracy, guarantees its citizens the fundamental freedom of speech and expression.<\/p>\n

While the debate is constructive, the Government is profoundly concerned about misleading interpretations and deliberate misinformation on the recent presidential succession,\u201d emphasised Mbandeka.<\/p>\n

Mbandeka provided a detailed analysis of relevant constitutional provisions, citing Articles 29 and 34, which dictate the process in the event of the president\u2019s demise within a year of upcoming presidential elections.<\/p>\n

The Attorney-General clarified the legality of Mbumba\u2019s swearing-in as President and Nandi-Ndaitwah\u2019s appointment as Vice President, both in accordance with the Namibian Constitution.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn summary, Article 29(4)(a), read together with Article 34(1), requires that, if a vacancy in the office of President occurs not more than one year before the date on which the Presidential elections are to be held, such vacancy shall be filled \u2018for the unexpired period,\u2019 primarily by the person who is the Vice-President. The Vice President is listed first in the succession order specified in Article 34(1),\u201d stated Mbandeka.<\/p>\n

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