ACC probes ''unlicensed'' governor Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala is being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Commission for driving a government vehicle without a valid driving licence. This was confirmed yesterday by ACC chief spokesperson Albert Mbanga, who said case number (HQO) 16-001956 had been registered with the anti-graft body and investigations were under way.
“I will confirm that the case number (HQO) 16-001956 is registered with the Anti-Corruption Commission. With regard to whether he is informed please contact the Omusati Regional Council’s public relations officer,” Mbanga responded.
Mbanga did not say when the case was opened.
Attempts to get comment from Endjala were unsuccessful as his phone was not reachable and according to one of his office staff, he was attending a meeting.
New Era reported in April this year that Endjala did not have a valid driving licence but only an expired leaner’s licence dating back to 2007.
Endjala denied that, even though the newspaper claimed it had seen court documents proving that had been fined for driving without a licence.
“Court records show the governor has paid N$4 000 in traffic fines issued between 2014 and 2015 for being an unauthorised driver on national roads,” the article stated.
Endjala claimed that he was the target of a disgruntled former driver who he had had several disagreements with.
“When you are politician you’re a target of everyone. There was a lot of disagreement with my driver that resulted in him being suspended from driving VIP cars,” he was quoted as saying.
Contacted for comment, Omusati Police Commissioner Simeon Shidinge said he knew nothing about Endjala being investigated by the ACC.
KENYA KAMBOWE