By Staff Reporter
NDIYONA, August 09 – Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has officially designated Felix Muraghuli Mashika as the successor to the late Hompa Kassian Shiyambi, according to a letter addressed to Chairperson of Gciriku Traditional Authority, Chrysantus Likoro.
The government’s decision, as outlined in the minister’s letter, is based on the late Kassian Shiyambi’s wish to nominate Mr. Felix Muraghuli Mashika as his successor. This nomination has been further endorsed by both the Gciriku and Shambyu Traditional Authorities, along with the Gciriku community members who were consulted during the investigation.
The letter from Minister Uutoni underscores the importance of upholding, promoting, protecting, and preserving the cultural and traditional values of the Gciriku community. It also acknowledges that the matter is under dispute and awaiting appeal from the Supreme Court.
The chieftainship dispute within the royal family of Gciriku Traditional Authority involved contenders Felix Muraghuli Mashika, Aruvita Kayoka, and Ambassador Simon Maruta, all seeking recognition as the Chief of Gciriku Traditional Authority.
Minister Uutoni’s letter highlights that the faction supporting Felix Mashika Muraghuli presented the Gciriku Traditional instruments of power, which were handed over by the late Chief and subsequently confirmed by both Gciriku and Shambyu Traditional Authorities.
At the time of publication, neither Minister Uutoni nor Felix Muraghuli Mashika was available for comment.- Namibia Daily News
