Namibia swears in successor to late president Geingob
Namibia has sworn in President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba as the successor to late Hage Geingob, who succumbed to his illness in a foreign hospital, aged 80 years.
Mbumba, in his acceptance speech at the swearing in ceremony, said that he was taking on the “heavy mantle, cognisant of the weight of this responsibility, to serve all the People of the Republic of Namibia with utmost dedication and commitment, in the service of all citizens.”
The new president promised to “continue building on the excellent foundation” of the country’s founders including his predecessor’s, Geingob.
He said that the country’s political stability and calmness the citizens have shown in the wake of Geingob’s passing was due to “the visionary leadership and foresight of President Geingob, who was the chief architect of the Namibian Constitution and the champion of our Governance Architecture, based on stable Processes, Systems and institutions, that are guiding us today.”
Mbumba also announced his vice president’s pick in Honourable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
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He added: “During this difficult period of mourning, I urge all Namibians to remain united and to keep the bereaved Family in our prayers.”
