ECN nominee Sindano faces opposition scrutiny over past Swapo ties
OPPOSITION parties say Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) commissioner Gerson Sindano should not become the commission’s next chairperson, arguing that his past ties to Swapo undermine his perceived impartiality. Sindano’s current term ends on 21 June 2027 but he has been nominated by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to replace current chairperson Elsie Nghikembua, whose term expires […] The post ECN nominee Sindano faces opposition scrutiny over past Swapo ties appeared first on The Namibian
OPPOSITION parties say Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) commissioner Gerson Sindano should not become the commission’s next chairperson, arguing that his past ties to Swapo undermine his perceived impartiality.
Sindano’s current term ends on 21 June 2027 but he has been nominated by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to replace current chairperson Elsie Nghikembua, whose term expires on 16 September.
The other nominated commissioners are Emmerentia Leonard and Julieta Ferreira.
Opposition parties say Sindano’s previous role as personal assistant to former Swapo secretary general Nangolo Mbumba in 2013 raises concerns about the commission’s independence ahead of the 2030 elections.
National Democratic Party president Martin Lukato says he cannot support a candidate with active ties to the ruling party.
