King Charles honours the late leader of Namibia, Nujoma

Sam Nujoma, the former president of Namibia, passed away at the age of 95.

King Charles of Britain paid tribute to him, stating that his “contribution to history was immense” and that his “lifelong commitment to freedom and democracy” was “inspirational.”

According to current Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, Nujoma passed away on Saturday.

He was Namibia’s first president for 15 years and led the country to independence from South Africa’s apartheid regime in 1990.

“My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of former President Sam Nujoma today,” Charles said in a statement issued on Sunday night.

“President Nujoma made a significant historical contribution by spearheading the protracted independence movement and serving as the Republic of Namibia’s founding president for 15 years.”

After his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, visited Namibia in 1991, Charles remarked that the country is an important part of the Commonwealth.

“I recall with particular gratitude how much Her late Majesty The Queen enjoyed Her State Visit to Namibia in 1991, hosted so graciously by President Nujoma,” Charles said.

“His lifelong commitment to freedom and democracy, overcoming so much adversity on that journey, was truly inspirational.

“It is a testament to the legacy of Dr Nujoma that the Republic of Namibia, as a valued member of the Commonwealth of Nations, still maintains and embodies the values of peace and democracy which its Founding President so keenly promoted and protected.

“Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the former First Lady, Kovambo Nujoma, their family, and the people of the Republic of Namibia at this dreadfully sad time.”