Staff Reporter
PETER Hafeni Vilho has resigned as the Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs after a meeting at State House today.
The meeting at State House follows revelations about the defence minister’s undeclared bank account with HSBC in Hong Kong that might be linked to illicit deeds.
Vilho was summoned to the meeting at the start of the Easter weekend.
According to a statement issued by the Namibian Presidency, Vilho tendered his resignation following the meeting with President Hage Geingob and Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba.
President Hage Geingob has accepted Volho’s resignation from the Cabinet and the Government.
In his letter of resignation, Vilho informed the Head of State that his continued membership of the Executive was “untenable” and the “ongoing media blitz” focused on him detracted from the “very important work of the government, especially in the area of defence and security”.
Vilho also thanked President Geingob for the honour and opportunity to have served Namibia as Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs.
In return, President Geingob thanked him for his service and wished him all the best with his future endeavours.
