The minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Frans Kapofi, stated that the veterans camping outside the Swapo headquarters are not in conflict with the government and are receiving what they are entitled to. This followed concerns raised by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Alosius Kangulu regarding the individuals living in tents during the harsh cold weather.

"You truly demonstrate leadership that is required. But why are you failing to get yourself behind that building? And to speak to those people of yours?" asked MP Kangulu. 

"Those colleagues, compatriots, many of whom shared the hardship in exile, are there. They are there, and they have stated very clearly that they are there, but they have clearly made it open that their fight is not with the veteran ministry or any of the GRN. They have said it very clear. So, and as far as our commitment to them is concerned, they continue to receive what they are entitled to, all of them. Nothing is deprived of them because they are there. Our secretary general spoke to them," responded Minister Kapofi.