Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has expressed worries about what he terms as hidden elements within the Ombudsman Bill proposed by Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab.

The bill aims to review the effectiveness of Namibia's laws in protecting human rights and ensuring compliance with international human rights standards.

Speaking in parliament, Nekundi questioned Dausab about the specific content of these international instruments and the need for clarity before passing the bill.

He argued that Namibia's Constitution does not promote homosexuality and warned that passing the bill without a thorough review could intentionally support issues that some sections of the nation oppose.

Nekundi stressed that lawmakers must be certain about the implications of the bill before approving it.

"What are those instruments stated in Section 7 as far as the promotion of international human rights is concerned? That must be understood before we pass this bill. The Ombudsman and other NGOs go to schools to promote homosexuality."

Dausab responded to the concern by explaining that all Namibians deserve the protection of their human rights regardless of their personal choices or circumstances.

She stated that no matter how the bill is interpreted, all humans should be treated with dignity.

"I really don't want to go in that homosexuality debate; I am not interested because it dilutes the essence and the importance of what this house is about when we are so focused on something that has to do with people's private lives."