Episode notes
As Namibia gears up for the upcoming Regional Council and Local Authority Elections, concerns are once again being raised about voter turnout. Low participation at the ballot box is not just a sign of public apathy it poses a real threat to the very foundation of our democracy. When citizens opt out of the electoral process it undermines representation, weakens accountability and erodes the legitimacy of government itself.
Desert FM spoke to political analyst Professor Coetzee to unpack why voter turnout has been declining what this means for democracy and how it can be revitalized.