In a significant development, a Namibian court has granted two opposition parties the right to inspect materials from the country’s recent disputed election.
The opposition parties, the Independent Patriots for Change and the Landless People’s Movement, have raised concerns about irregularities in the presidential and parliamentary polls held on November 27.
Namibia’s ruling party, the South West Africa People’s Party (SWAPO), emerged victorious in both elections, extending its 34-year hold on power. However, the opposition parties are determined to scrutinize the election data to substantiate their allegations and potentially challenge the election’s validity. 
Following the court’s ruling on Friday, Namibia’s electoral court has ordered the electoral commission to provide the requested information by next week. This includes detailed documentation of the number of votes cast and counted at each polling station.
The election faced several challenges, including a shortage of ballot papers and technical issues, which led to some polling stations remaining open for up to three days. Despite these issues, Namibia’s electoral commission declared the vote free and fair.
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed the allegations of election flaws. She is set to take office in March, becoming Namibia’s first female president.
This court ruling marks a crucial step in ensuring transparency and accountability in Namibia’s electoral process, as the opposition parties seek to verify the integrity of the election results.
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