Namibia’s Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Election Results, Clears Path for New Leadership

Namibia’s Supreme Court has dismissed an election challenge from opposition parties, affirming the results of the 2024 presidential election. The ruling allows Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of SWAPO to take office as the country’s first female president on March 21.

On Friday, the Supreme Court of Namibia dismissed a legal challenge from opposition parties regarding the last presidential election, thereby facilitating the ascension of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, representing the ruling SWAPO party, to the presidency next month. This decision follows the November elections where SWAPO, which has ruled Namibia for over thirty years, secured both presidential and parliamentary victories in a country with a population of around 3 million.

In summary, Namibia’s Supreme Court upheld the validity of the previous presidential election, rejecting claims of irregularities presented by opposition parties. This decision allows Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to become the first female president on March 21, thereby continuing the legacy of SWAPO’s governance in Namibia. The IPC expressed willingness to respect the court’s ruling.

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