Namibia’s main opposition party, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), has announced plans to legally challenge the results of the presidential and parliamentary elections held on November 27.
This decision follows a court ruling on Friday that granted the IPC and another opposition party access to inspect election materials.
The opposition parties have alleged irregularities during the polls, which saw the ruling South West Africa People’s Party (SWAPO) secure victory, extending its 34-year hold on power. 
The IPC claims that the data from the inspection will bolster their case as they prepare for the main court hearing on December 23 to contest the election’s validity.
The court has directed the electoral commission to provide detailed records, including documentation of votes cast and counted at each polling station, by next week.
The election faced logistical challenges, including a shortage of ballot papers and technical issues, which led to polling stations in some areas remaining open for up to three days. Despite these issues, Namibia’s electoral commission declared the process free and fair.
Meanwhile, president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is set to become Namibia’s first female president in March, has dismissed allegations of a flawed election.
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