Report of the African Union Election Observation Mission to the 27 November 2019 General Elections in the Republic Of Namibia.

Abstract

The Republic of Namibia held General Elections on 27 November 2019. These were the 6th consecutive elections after independence and represent consistent efforts by the Government and people of Namibia to hold credible, transparent and peaceful elections since independence. In total, 1,358,468 voters were registered, of which 717,809 were female (52.83%) and 640,659 were male (47.17%). This figure is a significant increase compared to the 2014 elections which recorded 1,241,194 registered voters. Based on the results announced by the ECN on 30 November 2019, SWAPO won the elections with a significant decline in its support base. President Geingob won 56,25% of the total votes cast for the presidential elections. Dr Itula, the independent candidate came second with 30,16% of the total votes cast followed by Mr McHenry Venaani of the PDM with 5,46% of the total votes cast.