King Nangolo visits Etomba

Maria David

UNITY remains key for the Ondonga and Oukwanyama people as they continue to create an atmosphere of cordial relations.

This was evidenced when King of Ondonga Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo paid a visit to former Chairperson of the Oukwanyama George Nelulu on Saturday.

King Nangolo, who was welcomed by a huge crowd from the Etomba community in the Eudaneko district of the Oukwanyama area, called on the people of Oukwanyama to always remain kind to the people of Ondonga and continue to enjoy their peaceful relationship.

King Nangolo told those in attendance that the two kingdoms have good relations working and friendship dating back to history, and need not be destroyed but safeguarded at all times.

He indicated that their relationship dates back to the time of King Mandume Ndemufayo, who died in the battle of Oihole against the Portuguese and South African and British colonial forces on 6 February 1917.

“We need to keep track of our history and know our cultures so we don’t look lost in the nations,” he said.

King Nangolo added that the two kingdoms might be different in names, but they remain with an unbreakable bond.

Nelulu on his part said Ondonga and Oukwanyama people should never break the bond of unity that was cemented years ago.

“We remain one people and our ties should not be allowed to be destroyed by any individuals,” he said.

Nelulu also reminded people in his district to never forget how the people of the Ondonga kingdom lent them assistance during the Portuguese battle in the 1800s.