The Namibian Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Mac-Albert Hengari, has resigned following his arrest.
The Namibia Broadcasting Corporation NBC reported today, citing Press Secretary at the Presidency, Alfredo Hengari.
The former minister had served in the position for only 27 days after being appointed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on March 22.
According to NBC, Hengari was arrested yesterday along with another person.
“Police Inspector General Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo said Hengari would face formal charges during the course on Sunday and is expected to appear in court on Monday,” the NBC reported
Shikongo did not specify the reasons for the arrest but confirmed that Hengari was under investigation for 11 charges, including kidnapping, rape and assault, it added.
