Speaker Under Fire in Parliament | Namibia News

Namibia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Parliament is in turmoil as an independent lawmaker, Imms Nashinge, launches a no-confidence motion against Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, accusing her of authoritarian rule and procedural violations. The speaker counters by blocking the motion’s formal presentation, citing ongoing appeals against her rulings — a move that has stalled proceedings. Backed by opposition parties who cite specific breaches of parliamentary rules, this marks the first time the official opposition has attempted such a move, sparking chaos and raising urgent questions about whether the speaker can fairly manage…