The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has requested the withdrawal of two parliamentarians affiliated with the United People's Movement (UPM) from the National Assembly.

Manuel Ngaringombe, PDM's Secretary General, pointed out a breach of the PDM-UPM Alliance Agreement, triggered by UPM's recent alliance with the National Empowerment Fighting Corruption (NEFC).

Addressed to Professor Peter Katjavivi, the communication outlines the violation, emphasising UPM's public support for Ally Angula in the 2024 Presidential Elections, contradicting the terms of the alliance.

PDM invoked Article 48(l)(a) of the Namibian Constitution, asserting that the UPM-affiliated parliamentarians, Jan Van Wyk and Frans Bertolini, no longer qualify as PDM members.

PDM urged the Speaker to promptly withdraw the parliamentarians, requesting compliance with parliamentary procedures for an orderly retraction of their seats.