Namibia’s Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge by opposition parties to last year’s presidential election, paving the way for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to become the country’s first female president on March 21.
The opposition parties, led by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), alleged that the election was flawed due to an extension of voting for several days, among other issues.
However, Chief Justice Peter Shivute ruled that the decision to extend voting was lawful, dismissing the challenge.
The IPC’s leader, Panduleni Itula, said his party would abide by the judgment and not resort to street demonstrations.
The ruling SWAPO party, which has governed Namibia for over three decades, won both the presidential and parliamentary elections in November.
Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration on March 21 will mark a historic milestone for the country.
