By: Ludorf Iyambo
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has given the Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha until Wednesday, 15 June 2022, to respond to what he will do regarding allegations that President Hage Geingob assisted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa cover up a N$60 million heist.
NEFF approached the office of the Ombudsman on Thursday,
requesting that the office institute investigations to confirm or validate these serious allegations.
“We have there requested the Ombudsman to execute article 92, which grants powers of investigation to that office in line with the Namibian Constitution to investigate Geingob,” said NEFF deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu.
Upon submitting its investigation call, Iipumbu said only the Ombudsman has the duty to investigate complaints concerning practices and actions by persons, enterprises, and private institutions regarding the briding of rights.
He said such complaints could be allegations of rights and freedom violations under the constitutions.
He added that Geingob allegedly illegally and secretly worked with Ramaphosa to conceal a crime of theft, money laundering, and bribery in South Africa in 2020.
Iipumbu said it is further alleged that the duo conspired in the illegal interrogation, abduction and deportation of Immanuwela David, who was one of the suspected thieves that stole the money at Phala Phala farm.
Iipumbu said Geingob did that without following due process under the Namibia extradition Act, 1996 and the criminal procedure Act, 1977.
“It is, therefore, our considered views that such alleged acts by the President are tantamount to the violations of the oath of his office,” said Iipumbu
Furthermore, the party stated that if the allegations are true, then Geingob would have conspired with the officials from the immigration and border, airport control department and officials from the police department to ensure that criminal laws are not complied with.
“Ombudsman shall be independent and subject to the constitution and the law.”
They further called on cabinet members and legislature not to interfere with the Ombudsman’s investigations.
Earlier this week, media reports had shown that South African president Cyril Ramaphosa roped in Geingob to trace part of the N$60 million stolen from his farm.
Geingob has since responded, saying he is confused about reports of him assisting Ramaphosa to conceal a robbery at his Phala Phala game farm in February 2020.
The news came rocking after former South African spy Arthur Fraser accused Geingob and Ramaphosa of a cover-up in the theft of millions.
Meanwhile, the EFF in South Africa wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to answer a list of questions in Parliament regarding money stolen from his farm in February 2020.
EFF leader Julius Malema on Tuesday said his party had submitted questions regarding rule 145 of the National Assembly.
Malema made a string of allegations against Ramaphosa, accusing the President of money laundering and tax evasion.
The EFF further wants Ramaphosa to answer questions regarding how much money was stored at the farm and in what currency, whether it was all proceeds of the game auction or there was additional money that came from elsewhere?
“Did he call the President of Namibia to arrange for the illegal extradition of the people who took the money from the farm?” Malema asked.
Malema alleged, without providing evidence, that he believed Ramaphosa was involved in a money-laundering scheme.
The EFF leader singled out Geingob, saying he had aided Ramaphosa by allowing his private security to kidnap the people involved in the robbery, which led to them being tortured.
