Accept defeat: Pohamba

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2024-11-27

OKANGHUDI, 27 November 2024 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba casting his vote at his home village Okanghudi polling station in the Ohangwena region. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

OKANGHUDI, 27 NOV (NAMPA) - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba has urged Namibians to cast their votes peacefully and equally urged defeated candidates to accept defeat.
Speaking shortly after casting his vote at the polling station at his home village of Okanghudi in the Ohangwena Region on Wednesday, Pohamba said defeated candidates should accept the electorate's expression in the voting.
“I want to be very emphatic on this point of peace…...

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OKANGHUDI, 27 November 2024 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba casting his vote at his home village of Okanghudi in the Ohangwena Region. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

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