President Nangolo Mbumba engaged traditional leaders of the eight northern traditional authorities at Oshakati this morning.
The aim was to familiarise himself with traditional leaders, inform them officially that he had taken office as Head of State, and seek their blessings.
A lively debate has formed on social media and other platforms regarding the role of current President Nangolo Mbumba and whether Namibia's fourth president is deemed substantive or not.
With opinions divided, legal analyst Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze weighs in on the emerging narrative suggesting that Dr. Mbumba, who was sworn in according to Articles 29 (4)(a) and 34 of the Namibian Constitution, is merely acting in that role.
President Nangolo Mbumba has called on Namibians to draw solace from the fact that the late President Geingob always encouraged citizens from all walks of life to internalise the country's Constitution as a living document.
Dr. Job Shipululo Amupanda, a prominent political science scholar and Senior Lecturer at the University of Namibia has submitted an urgent petition to the National Assembly, calling for an immediate halt to what he terms the rushed passage of 13 Bills.
The petition highlights concerns over a lack of comprehensive review and informed debate surrounding these proposed legislations.
Dr. Amupanda's petition is grounded in the constitutional provisions that characterise the National Assembly as a representative body tasked with upholding the interests of all Namibians.
