The Landless People's Movement, or LPM, has been rocked by the resignation of two senior leaders.

The Deputy Leader of LPM, Henny Seibeb, and Operative Secretary Edson Isaak tendered resignation letters dated June 4th. 

They have also resigned as LPM Members of Parliament with immediate effect.

These shock resignations follow the announcement that the political party replaced Seibeb as LPM's Chief Whip in the National Assembly with one of its MPs, Utaara Mootu.

The change in guard, as LPM refers to the move, relegates Henny Seibeb to the back benches of the second-largest opposition party in Namibian politics.

The replacement of Seibeb comes amid consistent reports about a serious fallout between him and the leader of LPM, Bernadus Swartbooi, with the two top leaders allegedly not on speaking terms for months.

Seibeb did not provide reasons for his sudden departure, leaving many to speculate that his resignation is linked to his axing as chief whip.

In another upheaval in the LPM leadership, the third highest ranking official and operative secretary, Edson Isaak, also turned his back on Swartbooi, announcing his resignation as well.

This dual resignation of key leaders has created a wave of uncertainty in the LPM's rank and file, with national elections just five months away. 

Isaak and Seibeb are among the founding members of LPM.

Mootu's appointment as the new Chief Whip of LPM makes her the youngest person in Namibia's parliamentary history to hold this position. 

The announcement of her appointment was made via a media statement posted on the LPM's social media pages. Shortly after Seibeb announced his move. 

According to LPM, Mootu's appointment marks a significant moment in the party's history, marking a generational shift within the leadership.