Namibia will hold its presidential and parliamentary elections on Wednesday, November 27, declared a public holiday to facilitate high voter turnout. The announcement was made by President Nangolo Mbumba, who assumed office in February following the passing of Hage Geingob, Namibia’s former president.
In a statement released by the Namibian Presidency late on Friday, Mbumba encouraged all eligible Namibians to participate in the democratic process. ‘I urge all citizens to seize this opportunity to cast their votes and fulfil their democratic duty,’ he stated, aiming for a large voter turnout.
Mbumba stepped into the role as transitional president after Geingob, who was serving his second and final term, announced he would step down due to a cancer diagnosis. Geingob had been due to complete his term in November, but his early departure led to Mbumba’s appointment to see through the transition until the election.
With the declaration of a public holiday, Namibia’s government hopes to see strong participation in both the presidential and parliamentary elections, underscoring the significance of this transition period for the country’s political landscape.
