AUC chairperson applauds Namibia's first woman president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
By Mwangi Maina |
Nandi-Ndaitwah's victory marks a significant milestone in African politics, making her the second woman elected as head of state on the continent.
The chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has congratulated Namibia's President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her historic election victory.
Nandi-Ndaitwah will be the first woman president of Namibia, following the official results of the presidential and National Assembly elections held on November 27, 2024, as announced by the Electoral Commission of Namibia.
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In a statement from the Addis Ababa-based Pan-African body, Faki commended Namibians for the peaceful conduct of the polls.
"The Chairperson further encourages all actors to address any differences through the established legal architecture, should any disputes arise," the statement read.
The AUC chairperson, whose term ends in February 2025, also expressed appreciation for the African Union Election Observation Mission led by former Ugandan Vice President Speciosa Wandira-Kazibwe, stating that her leadership contributed to the smooth observation of the elections.
According to the Electoral Commission, the 72-year-old Nandi-Ndaitwah secured more than 57 per cent of the vote, while her closest rival, Panduleni Itula, garnered 26 per cent.
However, the opposition candidate has rejected the results, calling the election "deeply flawed", citing logistical issues and an extended three-day polling period in some areas.
Nandi-Ndaitwah's victory marks a significant milestone in African politics, making her the second woman elected as head of state on the continent, following Liberia's Ellen Sirleaf Johnson.
A member of the ruling SWAPO party since her teenage years, she fled into exile during Namibia's liberation struggle and emerged as a key figure in the country's political landscape.
She now pledges to lead Namibia's economic transformation.
This historic election adds a new chapter to Namibia's democratic tradition and highlights the progress of women in leadership on the continent.
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