The opposition Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party in Namibia has rejected the results of the country’s recent election, regardless of the outcome.
The IPC, which aims to end the 34-year dominance of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO), voiced its discontent after the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced that polling stations would remain open until Saturday night due to delays.
The ECN admitted to “logistical failures” such as shortages of ballot papers and overheating electronic tablets, causing long queues and frustration for voters.
Preliminary results from just 34 out of 121 constituencies indicated SWAPO was leading with 56% of the parliamentary vote and 60% of the presidential vote.
IPC presidential candidate Panduleni Itula, who is running against SWAPO’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, declared that the IPC would not accept the election results and would pursue legal action to nullify the election in court.
The party’s statement highlighted issues such as disenfranchised voters, lack of transparency, and violations of the Electoral Act.
Itula condemned the election process, describing it as flawed, citing widespread voter suppression, and accusing authorities of undermining the democratic process.
He urged Namibians to document and share evidence of the irregularities to expose the truth and safeguard the country’s democracy. The IPC remains determined to fight for a fair electoral process and justice for the Namibian people.
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