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Namibians angry over President’s children joining COP28 delegation in Dubai

OsunDailyBy OsunDailyDecember 5, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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Namibians have expressed anger and discontent following revelations that President Hage Geingobโ€™s four children were part of the governmentโ€™s delegation to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.

Out of the six family members listed in Namibiaโ€™s delegation, the presidentโ€™s offspring were among those included.

While President Geingobโ€™s office confirmed his childrenโ€™s presence in Dubai, it denied allegations that the trip was funded by the state.

The office asserted that President Geingob and the First Lady personally covered the flight and accommodation expenses for their children.

Despite this clarification, some Namibians find the response unsatisfactory and demand concrete proof that the trip was privately funded.

The Namibian Presidency took to X to address the controversy, stating: โ€œPresident Geingob and Madame Geingos (first lady) paid for the flights and accommodation expenses of their children.โ€

The statement further emphasised that no public funds were utilised for the presidentโ€™s children and dismissed the claims as โ€œmalicious and politically motivated.โ€

The presidency maintained that the allegations aimed to distract from the โ€œexcellent workโ€ carried out by President Geingob and the Namibian delegation at COP28.

Critics have raised questions about the inclusion of the presidentโ€™s family members in the official government delegation list if their trip was privately financed.

The lack of transparency regarding the funding sources for other family members accompanying the delegation has fueled scepticism.

One Namibian on X responded to the official statement, expressing doubt and suspicion: โ€œYou guys really think we are dumb? Why would they be included in the delegates list if they ainโ€™t part of it? What is the relevance of them being in Dubai together with state delegates?โ€

Namibian MP Inna Hengari called for a comprehensive report to be presented in parliament, seeking clarification on the role of the presidentโ€™s family members at COP28 and the financing of their trip.

Hengari had previously criticised the government for reportedly sponsoring the travel of the presidentโ€™s family while claiming insufficient funds to facilitate the travel of an MP and parliamentary official to COP28.

This controversy in Namibia echoes broader criticism across Africa regarding the size of delegations sent to COP28, with citizens expressing concerns about financial extravagance.

Some governments, including Nigeria, Tanzania, and Kenya, have defended their delegation sizes, asserting that many delegates are not state-funded, as they represent the media, civil society organisations, and private institutions.


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