THE Swapo Party Youth League has defended President Hifikepunye Pohamba amid reports that his daughter benefited from a N$16,4 million housing contract, and that he lashed out at party officials at a Khomas regional executive meeting last week.
At the meeting, Pohamba allegedly complained about being isolated and being unable to trust those around him, including those serving with him in the party’s top four.
The top four Swapo positions are occupied by Pohamba, Party vice president Hage Geingob, secretary general Nangolo Mbumba and deputy secretary general Laura McLeod-Katjirua.
Pohamba allegedly complained about information being leaked to the media, including discussions in the meetings held by the top four. He allegedly further said he was not sure whether to trust even the top four.
Mbumba confirmed the meeting, saying Pohamba held meetings with the party regional leaders around the country. He, however, denied that the President lashed out at leaders at the meeting.
Party sources said Pohamba’s outburst could have been caused by the fact that he knew the reports of his daughter’s tender would soon surface in the media. Others, however, say that he was not aware of her business with NHE…
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