The Namibian High Commission in Ghana organized a solemn memorial service on Saturday, February 17, to honour the late President Hage Geingob, who passed away while serving his second term in office.
Namibian President, Geingob’s
untimely demise occurred early on a Sunday in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital,
leaving behind a legacy of leadership and service.
The memorial, held at the Accra
International Conference Center, drew a distinguished audience comprising
government officials, political figures, traditional leaders, members of the
diplomatic community, and Namibian residents in Ghana, all united in paying
tribute to the late president.
Delivering his address on behalf of
the government and the people of Ghana, Ambassador Ramses Joseph Cleland, Chief
Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration,
highlighted President Geingob’s unwavering commitment to combating corruption,
both in Namibia and across the African continent.
He said, “It is paramount to also note President Geingob’s fight against corruption. He launched several initiatives to combat corruption, including establishing an anti-corruption commission and strengthening basic protection laws. These underscored his administration’s commitment to producing good governance, transparency, and integrity.”
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli
State, Togbe Afede XIV, in a tribute on behalf of Ghana’s traditional leaders,
emphasized the late president’s instrumental contributions to shaping Namibia’s
constitution, citing them as exemplary benchmarks for good governance and
adherence to the rule of law.
“The passing of President Geingob is
a loss to me personally. On behalf of the Traditional leaders of Ghana, I wish
to express our condolences to all who are mourning and particularly to His
Excellency Minister and of course, the government and people of Namibia. As
leaders, the best tribute to make and pay to this great man is to aim to be the
best that our people can ever have. Let us be consoled that he ever lived, let
us be consoled by the great things he had done, and the lessons that we have
learnt from his legacy.”
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