Pijoo Nganate addresses calls for him not to be reappointed
June 17, 2025
Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate is in the spotlight as his term nears its end, with heated public debate over his leadership. Some community members are demanding that he not be reappointed, accusing him of land-related misconduct and failing to uplift the region’s most vulnerable, particularly the San and /Gobanin people.
Meanwhile, others are publicly calling for his reappointment, citing his people-first approach and social initiatives. With Namibia’s regional governors expected to be announced this week, we spoke to the man at the centre of the storm — governor Pijoo Nganate — to respond directly and transparently to the allegations and his record in office.