A heated debate in the National Assembly led to opposition MPs walking out of the chamber in protest. 

The dispute arose over a motion tabled by the Swapo party's Philipus Katamelo, proposing an amendment to Rule 2 of the Standing Rules and Orders.

The rule in question outlines the establishment and functioning of the Selection Committee, which plays a key role in parliamentary procedures. 

Katamelo's plan was to change the clause so that it said the committee should have ten members: the Speaker as chairperson, the Deputy Speaker, the Government Chief Whip, the Official Opposition Party's Whip, and six other members chosen by proportional representation.

However, the motion sparked controversy, with opposition members arguing that the selection process should ensure equal representation for all opposition parties.

They insisted that each opposition party should have its whip represented on the committee.

PDM's Inna Hengari was the first to oppose the motion, setting off a debate that ultimately led to the opposition MPs' decision to leave the chamber.