Shaningwa denies plot to topple Nandi-Ndaitwah

Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has dismissed speculation that she intends to unseat party president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Speaking at a Swapo Women’s Council event held in Nandi-Ndaitwah’s home village of Okongo on Saturday, Shaningwa addressed rumours circulating within political circles that she harbours ambitions to replace the party leader.

Using a military analogy to illustrate the intensity of her support, Shaningwa said in the run up to the Swapo elective congress in 2022, she fought tirelessly to secure Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory despite opposition within the party.

“I was commanding that battle. If it were a gun, it would be a Katyusha with 40 barrels firing for mee Netumbo to become president.