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Swapo backs Sindano for top ECN post

Swapo has endorsed Gerson Sindano as its preferred candidate for the position of chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). Sindano, who was appointed as an ECN commissioner in August 2022, is set to replace current chairperson Elsie Nghikembua if his nomination is approved. Nghikembua, who has served as an ECN commissioner since October […] The post Swapo backs Sindano for top ECN post appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian15 Jun 2026, 01:00 pm
Swapo backs Sindano for top ECN post

Swapo has endorsed Gerson Sindano as its preferred candidate for the position of chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).

Sindano, who was appointed as an ECN commissioner in August 2022, is set to replace current chairperson Elsie Nghikembua if his nomination is approved.

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Nghikembua, who has served as an ECN commissioner since October 2016 and as chairperson since September 2021, is due to complete her term as chairperson this year.

Sindano is an academic with a combined 14 years of research, teaching and administration experience at the University of Namibia (Unam) and at secondary school level.

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Originally published by The Namibian on 15 Jun 2026, 01:00 pm. View original article
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