The United Peoples Movement (UPM) announced that the party is committed to identifying and appointing God-fearing leaders who prioritise the interests of the Namibian people.
One of the cornerstones of UPM is the reintroduction of Bible studies in schools and the integration of biblical principles as a foundational element in Namibian households and communities.
The party also pledges to advocate for the rights and interests of what it terms 'oppressed groups,' both domestically and internationally, using the Namibian Constitution.
Willem Hochtritt, who was introduced as a researcher at UPM, said the party is dedicated to fostering technological development and safeguarding academic freedom.
The UPM has identified 23 crucial priority points that it will tackle with immediate effect should it go to Parliament next year.
"We are there for the youth, and we believe to groom them and to lead them so that they can also be part of decision-making. To demand the fair share of tax and cross-national returns for each region to contribute towards essential development in all regions."
Ally Angula, who did not make it as an independent presidential candidate, was introduced as a special guest at the launching of the party manifesto.
Angula, among other things, also advocates for biblical studies to be a priority.
"There is no harm in telling a child it is wrong to kill. The number of stories I'm sure that you guys have covered of murders, there is a show of police on the street. It doesn't make sense; it is senseless. There is no harm in telling a young child 'Do not covet and steal somebody else's item'. There's no harm. Why do we want to fight the introduction of moral and value education in our education system?"
The faction under Jan van Wyk's leadership delivered an electoral declaration that is silent on other pressing national issues such as the urgent need for delivery of affordable housing and land and the ever-increasing cost of living.
"So the cost of living is quite high. We need to address it properly, and that's why we are saying, The people out there—the majority out there are struggling—are the young people."