06/05/2026
*THROUGH MY EYES*
Dear Cde Sam Inghamba,
I write this letter not as a politician, not as a commentator, and not as someone seeking to judge, but simply as a fellow human being and a comrade who has known you over the years.
Life has a way of testing all of us differently. Sometimes our victories are celebrated publicly, and unfortunately, our mistakes are also exposed publicly. In moments like these, it is easy for society to forget the many positive contributions one has made and focus only on a single chapter of one’s journey.
Cde Sam, many people know you as an intellectual, committed, and hardworking cadre who contributed immensely to the success of our movement and the SWAPO Party general election campaign. Your energy, strategic thinking, political understanding, and dedication played a meaningful role during an important chapter in our party’s history.
Regardless of the current situation, history will never erase the work and contribution you made toward the movement. Political organizations are built through the sacrifices, efforts, sleepless nights, and commitment of many cadres, and your contribution remains part of that history.
At the same time, leadership and public service come with accountability. If mistakes were made, the relevant institutions and processes must be respected. But beyond headlines and public discussions, there is still a human being, a son, a brother, a friend, and a comrade who deserves the opportunity to reflect, learn, rebuild, and rise again.
I also wish, with humility and respect, to appeal to fellow comrades, friends, and colleagues, especially those who in the past may have felt disappointed, hurt, or wronged, to approach this matter with understanding and compassion. We are all human beings, and difficult moments can happen in life.
There is nothing wrong with holding one another accountable, but let us also avoid turning painful moments into opportunities for endless mockery, humiliation, or personal attacks. As comrades, we should never forget the values of unity, humanity, and forgiveness that have always guided us.
Public pressure and criticism can become emotionally overwhelming for any person. In today’s world, many people silently battle emotional pain, depression, and hopelessness when they feel isolated or condemned by society. That is why kindness, even during disagreement, remains important.
Cde Sam, do not allow this moment to define the rest of your life. Stand up again. Face the situation with courage, humility, and wisdom. No human being is perfect. Throughout history, many respected leaders and intellectuals have experienced moments of failure, criticism, or public embarrassment. What defines a person is not only the mistake, but also the response afterward.
Take this time to reflect, reconnect with yourself, your family, your faith, and the values that shaped you. There is still life beyond this moment. There is still purpose beyond public opinion.
As someone who has always regarded you as a brother, despite how busy life has kept us apart over the years, I simply wish to say: stay strong, protect your mental wellbeing, and do not lose hope.
May this difficult chapter become a lesson, not an ending.
With respect and encouragement,
Cde. Immanuel Sheefeni