EENHANA – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Ohangwena Region is asking Namibians to leave their cellphones and firearms behind when going to cast their votes on Wednesday. 

According to the region’s police commander, Ottilie Kashuupulwa in an interview with Nampa on Monday, eligible voters are not allowed to take pictures and videos when casting their votes 

“If the voter goes with their cellphones at polling stations, they should adhere to the rules and leave their phones behind or switch it off when going to cast their votes at the polling station. I want to urge the voters to behave and adhere to rules and regulations,” said Kashuupulwa. 

She said it is only the presiding officer and police officers that are allowed to  go with their cellphones. “If they go with their cellphones or firearms the police will take it from them,” said Kashuupulwa. 

She further said that voters should take elections serious as it is an important undertaking whereby people vote for their leaders. 

Kashuupulwa al so highlighted that they have deployed 598 police officers to 299 polling stations in all 12 constituencies in the region. 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia Ohangwena regional electoral officer, Henock Hanga al so emphasised that there will be police officers at the polling station who will maintain peace and order. 

He also highlighted that the public is informed on how to handle themselves during the election.