The leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, has hailed the smooth transition of power following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob and the country's constitutional democracy, which the late President championed.

Namibia's supreme law, the Constitution, clearly stipulates the succession plan once a vacancy occurs, as Article 34 leaves no room for a constitutional crisis.

The swift and smooth transition has received widespread praise from the local and international community, attributed to the robust processes, systems, and institutions in place that the late Dr. Geingob firmly believed in.

"We must thank our armed forces, and I want to thank you, using you, to thank the army for the diligent manner in which they have handled this transition. In other countries, when the army sees this vacuum, they grab power. Power was not grabbed; the political order took root," said Venaani.

Traditional leaders, too, acknowledged the seamless transition that saw Dr. Nangolo Mbumba sworn in as the 4th President and Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the Vice President.