In a somber turn of events, Namibia is engulfed in grief as its beloved leader, Namibian President Hage G. Geingob, succumbs to the ravages of cancer on February 4, 2024, at the age of 82. The nation’s heartache is palpable as it bids farewell to a leader who left an indelible mark on Namibian history.
UPDATE: Namibia President Hage Geingob dies in Windhoek at the age of 82.
According to @NamPresidency, Dr. Hage G. Geingob, passed on today, Sunday 4th February 2024 at around 00h04 at Lady Pohamba Hospital where he was receiving medical treatment.#NBSUpdates pic.twitter.com/W910UIRZP8
— NBS Television (@nbstv) February 4, 2024
President Geingob’s final moments were spent at Lady Pohamba Hospital, surrounded by his devoted wife, Madame Monica Geingos, and children. The news was delivered with heavy hearts by Vice President Nangolo Mbumba, who expressed profound regret, stating, “It is with utmost sadness that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob has passed on. Despite the tireless efforts of his medical team, President Geingob, sadly, did not recover.”
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The late President had returned from the United States of America on January 31, 2024, after undergoing a two-day novel treatment for cancerous cells. His courageous disclosure of the diagnosis just a month prior had united the nation in solidarity, as Namibians hoped for his recovery.
President Geingob’s legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of Namibia’s history. Having assumed office in 2015, he embarked on his second and final term, leaving an indelible mark as the chief architect of Namibia’s Constitution and a pivotal figure in the nation’s liberation struggle. Vice President Mbumba eulogized him as a distinguished servant of the people and the pillar of the Namibian house.
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In the wake of this profound loss, Vice President Mbumba appealed to the nation for calm. “At this moment of deepest sorrow, I appeal to the nation to remain calm and collected while the Government attends to all necessary state arrangements, preparations, and other protocols,” Mbumba said. The cabinet will convene promptly to address the necessary state arrangements, and further announcements will be made to keep the nation informed during this period of mourning.
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Namibia now comes together to remember and honor the legacy of President Geingob, a leader who dedicated his life to the service of the nation. As the nation mourns, it reflects on the enduring impact of a statesman whose contributions will forever be etched in the pages of Namibian history.
