PM wants proof

PM wants proof The prime minister''s office has called on Namibians to submit proof of the alleged abuse of office to advance the private interests of individuals by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila.

This follows media reports which questioned the relationship between the prominent businessman Vaino Nghipondoka and the PM.

In a statement issued by the OPM public relations officer Saima Shaanika the PM strongly rejects these accusations as false and malicious and emphasised that these accusations are baseless and aimed at tarnishing her name and track record.

“The Office of the Prime Minister has noted with concern recent reports in the media and other public platforms suggesting that the prime minister has used her position to advance the private interests of individuals at the expense of the interests of the state and the public,” said Shaanika.

She added that she has always upheld the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all her dealings and has never compromised or failed to protect the state or public interests.

“At no point in executing her public functions did she act in any manner that promoted the interests of her relatives or friends above those of the state and the larger Namibian public or to influence government decisions in favour of anyone,” she stated.

Shaanika also pointed out that as a policy maker, the prime minister has not been involved in decisions to allocate tenders as this function is administered by an autonomous body, the Tender Board of Namibia.

“Any individual who believes that he or she has evidence of interference by the prime minister in the allocations of state contracts in her current or previous public positions is challenged to bring such evidence out,” said Shaanika.



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