Former First Lady Urges Namibian Youth to Vote, Despite Uncertainty.

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Windhoek: Former First Lady Monica Geingos has called on Namibia's youth, especially those still undecided, to participate in the electoral process. Speaking to Nampa before casting her vote at the Independence Memorial Museum polling station in Windhoek on Wednesday, Geingos emphasised the importance of exercising one's right to vote.According to Namibia Press Agency, Geingos highlighted the vital role young Namibians play in shaping the country's future, stressing that their participation is crucial. She stated, "Even if you are undecided, join the queues. Decide here. Whatever you decide is not as important as the fact that you vote."Geingos expressed her disagreement with the notion that not voting equates to having no voice. "I don't agree with people who say if you don't vote, you don't have a voice. You always have a voice, and no one can take that away from you," she said. She further added that voting is the most powerful way to ensure one's voice is heard and understood.Her remarks aim to insp ire young people to actively engage in the democratic process, reinforcing their role as agents of change in Namibia.