()/assets/images/3454/rdp-national-convention-postponed2019-04-050.jpg)
RDP national convention postponed
CATHERINE SASMANThe National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) has postponed the party’s national convention from 18-21 April to 10-12 May.
The announcement was made by the RDP secretary for information and publicity, Nghiningiluandubo Kashume, on Wednesday.
The reason for the postponement is to allow the party’s branches to hold their district and regional conferences.
Kashume said Kunene South and Kunene North are the only two regions that have completed all their conferences.
A new party leadership will be elected at the RDP’s third ordinary convention.
The three contenders for the position of party president are Miriam Hamutenya, Mike Kavekotora, and Kandy Nehova.
Candidates for the vice-presidential post are Kennedy Shkupakela, Heiko Lucks, and Eino Heelu.
The position of secretary-general is being contested by Brünhilde Cornelius, Walter Ndakondja, and Hidipohamba Sheuyange.
Candidates for the position of deputy secretary-general are Anges Limbo, Phyllicia Hercules, and Sibuku Malumbano.
Statistics of regional conferences
Region
Number of Districts
Districts Completed
Districts Remaining
Regional Conference Done
Kunene North
4
4
0
1
Kunene South
3
3
0
1
Omaheke
7
7
0
0
Erongo
7
4
3
0
Otjozondjupa
7
4
3
0
//Karas
7
1
6
0
Hardap
8
1
7
0
Ohangwena
12
11
1
0
Oshikoto
11
3
8
0
Oshana
11
7
4
0
Omusati
12
4
8
0
Erongo
7
4
3
0
Kavango West
8
5
3
0
Kavango East
7
5
2
0
Zambezi
8
1
7
0