Geingob tells party haters to go to hell

Maria David

THOSE thinking that Swapo is dying should go to hell.

Those were the words of the Swapo Party president and Namibian head of state, Hage Geingob when he addressing the opening session of the congress of his party’s youth wing that kicked off at Ongwediva on Thursday.

Geingob said that Swapo remains firm despite what its detractor say.
He said that the ruling party has stood the test of time and the unity among its youth wing is a clear indication that the party is alive and healthy.

Geingob reminded the youth that they are the future leaders of the party and the country.

“Swapo has always been the home for the Namibian youth who have dared to dream. In 1960, when this Party was formed, the youth who dared to dream of a free and independent Namibia, infused Swapo with the energy that was needed to spearhead the liberation struggle,” he said.

“Now, more than ever, vigilance is required to ensure that the youth remain steadfast, embracing the spirit of resilience, perseverance and patriotism, instead of despondency, uncertainty and treachery,” he said.
He continued; “You must be brave as young lions and lionesses, passionate, hardworking and honest agents of change for the transformation of our economy and society.”

Geingob further exhorted the party’s youth to hold nation-building ideals, be non-tribal, be revolutionary, progressive and well schooled in the Swapo Party ideology, underpinned by discipline and firm convictions.
The executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC), Sharonice Busch, also addressed the event and urged the youth to foster a spirit of national identity, patriotism and unity.

She pointed out that the young people across the country are demanding fast and collective action to address the challenges the youth are facing in the country.

“The SPYL has proven itself to be a critical role player in the development of the youth in Namibia,” she said.

Busch revealed that the NYC is a product of the SPYL’s advocacy.
According to her, it was the SPYL that demanded the establishment of a youth-focused and youth-led body that is exclusively and strategically aimed at championing the interests and aspirations of young people in the country.