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Namibian party ADM accuses MPs of neglecting social priorities

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The Action Democratic Movement (ADM) accuses Namibian MPs of prioritising party disputes over everyday problems, including poverty and unemployment. Its official Vaino Matende calls for greater parliamentary discipline and impartial application of the rules, according to the party statement reported by The Namibian.

The Action Democratic Movement (ADM), a Namibian party, accuses MPs of prioritising partisan clashes over social needs. In a statement issued on Tuesday, its head of presidential affairs, Vaino Matende, criticised the conduct of members of the National Assembly and called for greater discipline, The Namibian reports.

Matende listed poverty, unemployment, the rising cost of living, housing, access to land, health and education among the urgent issues. He specifically questioned what concrete measures elected representatives had taken to reduce poverty and create jobs for young people.

The ADM also called on the Speaker of the National Assembly to remain impartial and apply parliamentary rules equally to all parties. The party wants Parliament to devote more time to reducing poverty, creating jobs and providing public services.

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