The National Democratic Party (NDP) has replaced Watson Kalaluka on the Katima Mulilo Town Council's management committee with Simasiku Mukendwa.

Kalaluka was removed from his party position for various reasons, including accusations of failing to commit to a 30% contribution from his sitting allowance, refusing to share minutes from council meetings, and engaging in the demolition of illegal housing structures at an informal settlement against the party's wishes.

The president of the National Democratic Party, Martin Lukato, made the announcement in a media briefing on Thursday.

"Finally, the NDP is here to announce that the endorsement of brave Mukendwa Simasiku has finally been endorsed and the letter that was sent to the Katima Mulilo local authority is not revoked."

Lukato said that although Kalaluka has been removed as the party representative in the local authority, he remains a member of the NDP.

"Honourable Brave Watson Kalaluka, since he has apologised to the party leadership as the Bible says he is forgiven for what happened, he already served for two and a half years, which was a reasonable period, he will remain a loyal member of the party."

He further stated that arrangements are underway to formalise the changes made and that announcements will be made regarding Mukendwa Simasiku's swearing-in.

Mukendwa, the new appointee, called for cooperation from party members and town residents.

"I just want to tell all the Katima Mulilo local authority people for Katima Mulilo Urban that they should rally behind me. I want to re-transform and build the Katima Mulilo town council because I see that a lot of things are shaking, a lot of things need to be controlled, and a lot of things need a radical soldier."

When approached for comment, Kalaluka remained adamant that the allegations levelled against him were false.

Kalaluka denied the existence of any agreement between himself and the NDP that would see him part with 30% of his salary.

He suggests that Lukato initially requested a 50% cut of his sitting allowance in the Katima Mulilo Town Council, which he said he refused, offering the party boss 15% instead.

Kalaluka further says he was not an NDP party member but rather a supporter through his affiliation with the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters, of which he says he is a member.