February: A Month of Mourning for Namibia, According to Mbumba

President Nangolo Mbumba has declared February a month of mourning in Namibia, reflecting on the losses of Hage Geingob and Sam Nujoma. During a memorial service for Nujoma, Mbumba praised his leadership and contributions to the liberation of Namibia, recognizing him as the unifying figure of SWAPO and Namibia’s founding father.

February has been designated as a month of mourning for Namibia, as articulated by President Nangolo Mbumba during a memorial service for the late founding president, Sam Nujoma, held in Windhoek. Mbumba reflected on the recent losses of notable Namibian leaders, specifically mentioning the passing of Hage Geingob last year and Nujoma this year.

He emphasized Nujoma’s significant contributions to Namibia’s freedom struggle, stating, “He held the Namibian flag high since the 1950s to seek freedom for Namibia. He was a leader and a fighter.” Mbumba noted that Nujoma possessed the wisdom to balance combat and dialogue, fostering amicable solutions.

Furthermore, Mbumba recognized Nujoma as the first leader of the SWAPO party, highlighting his ability to unite diverse ethnic groups across Namibia. This unity and leadership have secured Nujoma’s legacy as the sole founding father of Namibia, as reiterated by Mbumba.

President Nangolo Mbumba characterized February as a month of loss for Namibia due to the deaths of prominent figures, particularly founding president Sam Nujoma. Mbumba celebrated Nujoma’s longstanding dedication to the nation’s freedom and his unique leadership style that combined strength with diplomatic solutions. As Namibia mourns its leaders, Nujoma’s legacy as a unifying figure will continue to be honored.

Original Source: www.namibian.com.na