Congress of Democrats
Congress of Democrats | |
|---|---|
| President | Benjamin Ulenga |
| Founded | March 1999 |
| Split from | SWAPO |
| Headquarters | No. 8 Storch Street, Windhoek West, Windhoek, Namibia |
| Women's wing | Women Democrats |
| Ideology | Democratic socialism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| Colors | Blue and Yellow |
| Seats in the National Assembly | 0 / 72 |
| Local councillors | 2 / 327 |
| Party flag | |
| Website | |
| Website of CoD | |
The Congress of Democrats (CoD) is a Namibian opposition party without representation in the National Assembly and was led by Ben Ulenga from 2004 to 2015. It was established in 1999, prior to that year's general elections, and started off with a number of notable politicians that left the ruling SWAPO party. This includes Ulenga who left SWAPO to protest plans to amend the constitution so that President Sam Nujoma could run for a third term. The party is currently being led by Vaino Amuthenu as its President.