APA – Kigali (Rwanda) – Rwandan President Paul Kagame has sent his condolences to Namibians following the death of their president Hage Geingob.
Geingob, 82, died at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek on Sunday weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer.
In a post on social media platform X Monday, Kagame condoled the late president’s family for their loss while celebrating Geingob as a distinguished leader who served with diligence.
“My deepest condolences to my sister @KalondoMonica, the entire family and the people of Namibia for the passing of my brother and friend President Hage Geingob,” Kagame said in a message posted on X.
Geingob died in the early hours of Sunday morning, surrounded by his wife and children at Lady Pohamba Hospital, in Windhoek, where he was receiving medical treatment from his medical team. The statement from the Presidency, paid tribute to the now late head of state, who played a significant part in the liberation of Namibia, from apartheid South Africa.
“Fellow Namibians, The Namibian nation has lost a distinguished servant of the people, a liberation struggle icon, the chief architect of our constitution and the pillar of the Namibian house. 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. Further announcements in this regard will be made.”
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