PRESS STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER AND PRESIDENT ELECT DR. HAGE G. GEINGOB
DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2015
VENUE: CONSTITUTION ROOM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
I would like to thank you all for coming to this press conference and would also like to wish you all a Happy New Year. Last year, we conducted peaceful and credible elections, being the sixth since Independence. We also had the distinct honor of being the first African country to conduct elections using the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), a process that turned out to be a resounding success. However, the success of the elections is a testament to the fact that our democracy is thriving.
Many individuals, organizations and groups have played crucial and pivotal roles in ensuring that Namibia has enjoyed 25 years of Peace, Stability and democracy. Therefore I would like to begin today's proceedings by giving thanks to these people. Firstly, I would like to thank our President, His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba, a man of peace and unity who has given constant support to the Prime Minister, upholding democracy and transferring state power. This is unique in Africa and this is an admirable situation where Namibia has been a shining example of a peaceful, stable and democratic nation, thanks to President Pohamba's leadership.
I would also like to thank our Founding President, Dr. Sam Shafishuna Nujoma for having laid the foundation of peace and unity by choosing the path of reconciliation and nation building. His leadership set Namibia on course, to be known and revered across Africa and the World, as a nation held together by the pillars of peace, stability and unity. Read more