Children of businessman Frans Aupa Indongo and other family members took to the streets demanding the resignation of the Chairman of the Indongo Group, Martin Shipanga, and the Chairman of the Indongo Trust, Salomon "Solly" Amadhila.

The demonstrators marched to the Indongo family homestead at Oshakati, where they presented a petition outlining their concerns. 

However, the petition was not received, as the office of the Chairman of the Indongo Trust was closed at the time of their arrival.

In their petition, they called for greater representation of the founder's children and immediate family in the governance structures of the Indongo Group and Indongo Trust.

They argued that, as members of the founder's immediate family, they should have a meaningful role in decision-making concerning the future of the institutions established by Indongo, including matters relating to his legacy, interests and long-term wishes.

Indongo's son, Fessy Indongo, read the petition, "Our father, Dr Frans Aupa Indongo, built a legacy that has an impact on many people. We believe that this legacy deserves to be protected and managed with integrity, transparency, and respect for the founder's wishes."

The family members expressed concern that their voices and interests have allegedly been excluded from important discussions concerning the group's business affairs.

They say the children and family members were removed from the board.

They further called for a review of the positions and terms of office of Shipanga and Amadhila, alleging that their respective terms have expired. 

"We therefore call upon the relevant leadership of the Indongo Group and Trust to engage with the founder's children and family members in good faith and to provide clear answers to the concerns raised in this petition. We remain willing to pursue a peaceful and constructive resolution through dialogue."

Beyond governance issues, the family is also calling for greater financial support for the founder's children and family members.

Their demands reportedly include assistance with education and further studies, medical support, business opportunities, and other forms of necessary family assistance.

They said the family wants the institutions associated with Frans Aupa Indongo's legacy to operate on principles of transparency and accountability.

Contacted by NBC News, Indongo Trust Chairman Salomon Amadhila said that demonstrating is a constitutional right for citizens, noting that while he had not yet received the petition formally, he would respond to the demonstrators once it is handed over to him.