Children of businessman Frans Aupa Indongo, along with other family members, took to the streets to demand the resignation of Martin Shipanga, Chairman of the Indongo Group, and Salomon “Solly” Amadhila, Chairman of the Indongo Trust.
The demonstrators marched to the Indongo family homestead at Continental Number One at Oshakati, where they presented a petition outlining their concerns. However, the petition was not received, as the office of the Chairman of the Indongo Trust was closed at the time of their arrival.
In their petition, the family members called for greater representation of the founder's children and immediate family in the governance structures of the Indongo Group and Indongo Trust.
They argued that, as members of the founder's immediate family, they should have a meaningful role in decision-making concerning the future of the institutions established by Indongo, including matters relating to his legacy, interests and long-term wishes.
The family members expressed concern that their voices and interests have allegedly been excluded from important discussions concerning the group's business affairs and the future management of the founder's legacy because his children and family members were removed from the board.
They further called for a review of the positions and terms of office of Shipanga and Amadhila, alleging that their respective terms had expired.
The family raised concerns regarding who holds the authority to renew or extend the terms of office for Shipanga and Amadhila. They also called for greater clarity and transparency in the governance arrangements.
The demonstrators are demanding that both Shipanga and Amadhila step down from their positions with immediate effect.
Beyond governance issues, the family is also calling for greater financial support for the founder's children and family members.
Their demands reportedly include assistance with education and further studies, medical support, business opportunities and other forms of necessary family assistance.
They said the family wants the institutions associated with Frans Aupa Indongo's legacy to operate on principles of transparency, accountability, respect, proper governance and meaningful family representation.
Tonateni Haimbodi
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