The President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato, has called on the youth to take part in the up-coming national elections. 

Lukato made the appeal at a media briefing at Rundu.

'The youth are the majority; they can change the political landscape of this country if they could vote wisely by voting NDP in the upcoming November general elections, but instead, our youth waste their time drinking alcohol and on social media, blaming the current, which they can change. Therefore, the NDP is calling upon all the youth countrywide to register, get new voter cards, and vote for the NDP. In many countries, it's the youth who liberate their countries. Why can't our youth organise themselves to rescue themselves from being jobless, homeless, landless, and hopeless."

Lukato is also concerned about the gap between the rich and the poor. 

He says that once he is voted in power, his government will strengthen the Procurement Act.

"When voted in power, the NDP promises that it will fight tooth and nail to stop the tendering process. This is because this process made many rich people and families richer and poor people poorer. Many of the tenderers who are getting tenders are people who are well-connected and affiliated with the rolling party. Therefore, the process has never been fair, honest, and transparent. This process creates a big room for people to steal, milk, loot, and corrupt the country and its natural resources. Only a few people benefit from the national cake." 

The NDP president says the party is ready for the elections.