The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the government has paid for the flight tickets and other expenses of the first couple's children to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The children, Nangula Geingos, Dangos Nangula, Kayla Elago, and Nino Kalondo, all travelled to Dubai in their private capacity, with their expenses paid for by the first couple.

In a statement issued today, the Presidency clarified that for the past nine years, President Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos have not deviated from the Treasury regulations of the government.

These regulations make it explicitly clear that children of the First Family do not qualify for flight tickets and expenses to be paid for by the government. 

“Therefore, there is no truth in the allegations that the children of the First Couple travelled at state expense to the United Arab Emirates. President Geingob and Madame Geingos paid for the flights and accommodation expenses of their children. The Presidency considers these allegations to be malicious and politically motivated, with the clear intent to detract from the excellent work President Geingob and the Namibian delegation have been carrying out at COP  28, the statement read.

It stated that the Namibian public and the media should rest assured that not a single cent of public funds has been spent on the children of the first couple.

The Presidency notes that as President, including since his days as Founding Prime Minister, Dr. Geingob has always maintained an impeccable and exemplary record of public and private expenses.