Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters
Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters | |
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| Epafras Mukwiilongo | |
| Founded | June 2014 |
| Ideology |
Left-wing populism, Anti-capitalism, Pan-Africanism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| Colours | Red |
| National Assembly seats |
0 / 96 |
| Local Councillors |
0 / 327 |
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The Namibian Economic Freedom Righters (NEFF) is a Namibian political party formed in June 2014. The party has close links to the South African Economic Freedom Fighters.[1] Economically, the two parties are similar, with the NEFF describing itself as a radical left, anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist movement,[2] to be against foreign exploitation of the country's natural resources and proposing that land and its natural resources be owned by indigenous people.[3]
Led by former SWAPO member Epafras Mukwiilongo, the party differs from its South African relative in its virulently anti-homosexual rhetoric, with Mukwiilongo stating that "Today, the imperialists are manipulating/influencing our nation through homosexual practices. The NEFF is committed to uniting all Namibians to root out this evil practice. Namibia will never be ruled by homosexuals".[3]
The party contested the November 2014 elections. It only gathered 0.36% of the votes and failed to gain a seat in the National Assembly. Its presidential candidate Mukwilongo came in last of the nine contenders.[4]
Election results
| Election | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3,259 | 0.36% | 0/96 |
References
- ↑ "Local party apes Malema’s EFF". Namibian Sun. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ↑ "Namibia's EFF replica: We want economic freedom". News24. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- 1 2 "Malema's EFF fever hits Namibia". The Namibian. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ↑ "So lyk die NV" [That's the NA]. Die Republikein (in Afrikaans). 3 December 2014.
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