Namibian presidential election, 2004
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A presidential election was held in Namibia on 15 and 16 November 2004. It was won by Hifikepunye Pohamba of SWAPO with about 76% of the vote. SWAPO also won the simultaneous parliamentary election.
Following his victory, Pohamba was sworn in as President on March 21, 2005 at a stadium in Windhoek.[1]
[edit] Results
| Candidates - Parties | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba - South West African People's Organization | 76.4 | ||
| Ben Ulenga - Congress of Democrats | 7.3 | ||
| Katuutire Kaura - Democratic Turnhalle Alliance of Namibia | 5.1 | ||
| Kuaima Riruako - National Unity Democratic Organization | 4.2 | ||
| Justus Garoëb - United Democratic Front | 3.0 | ||
| Henk Mudge - Republican Party | 1.9 | ||
| Kosie Pretorius - Monitor Action Group | 1.1 | ||
| Total (turnout 84.4 %) | 100.0 | ||
| Source: African Elections Database | |||
[edit] References
- ^ "Namibia Swears-in New President", VOA News, March 21, 2005.
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