The Ombudsman has exonerated President Hage Geingob of allegedly inciting racial hatred against white people. John Walters' findings were in response to a complaint lodged with his office by the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), objecting against the President's statement at a SWAPO campaign rally that white Namibians were registering for elections in mass to vote against SWAPO. PDM says the President's comments incited racial division and intimidating white people and that they could have catastrophic consequences for Namibia's peace and stability. Walters says in his findings that the President's statement is not likely to bring hatred between different racial groups. The comments were rather meant to rally SWAPO members to unite with the objective of winning the elections in the face of adversary. The Ombudsman further says the constitutional rights of white people were not violated. The President in his response to the Ombudsman's inquiry said his statement should be seen as political comments in response to white people who allegedly are out to vote for anything other than SWAPO. He says the interpretation of PDM was unfortunate and assures the party and the white people that he will continue to respect and protect the rights of all citizens to participate in any political activity without hindrance.