Gobabis: The Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia has expressed its dismay over Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate's alleged continued engagement with the expelled deputy mayor of Gobabis, Dina Filemon.According to Namibia Press Agency, Filemon was removed from the foundation on 05 February 2026 for insubordination following the erroneous entry of her name into the electoral commission system during the Local Authorities and Regional Councils Elections last year. Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia Secretary General, Wynand Lukas, informed Nampa that Filemon became a councillor by virtue of her membership in the foundation. Under Section 13 (1)(c) of the Local Authorities Act 23 of 1992, a councillor must vacate their office if they cease to be a member of the political body that nominated them.The foundation claims that despite formal notices sent to the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development and the Gobabis Municipality, Filemon continues to be involved in public events. These include a recent prayer day, Namibian Police Force night patrols, and engagements with Miss Namibia. The foundation argues that recognising Filemon in any official capacity constitutes a 'legal nullity' and risks ultra vires conduct - actions taken beyond legal authority.'We call on your office to immediately cease entertaining, recognising, or engaging Filemon in any capacity. Should such conduct persist, the foundation will have no alternative but to pursue all remedies available under Namibian law,' Lukas stated.Contacted for comment, Nganate stated that he is not responsible for the registration or deregistration of councillors. He explained that his office invites heads of institutions, such as mayors or CEOs, and has no power to dictate the composition of the delegations they send. Nganate maintained that he remains unaware of any vacancy until officially notified by the Gobabis Local Authority.