The Otjozondjupa regional Swapo conference is underway at Waterberg Lodge with various leaders from the region not having shown up. Paulus Nekundi is the only one of the Otjiwarongo district delegates present, as he is contesting for the Otjozondjupa regional coordinator position. Other notable figures who boycotted the event is Julius Neumbo, the current chairperson of the regional council. Okahandja regional councillor Steve Biko Booys, Otto Iipinge, Otjozondjupa Regional Governor along with his grandson, Milo Iipinge also boycotted. The event is however continuing as the quorum has been met. Chairperson of the leaders assigned, Immanuel Ngatjizeko said more than 50 districts are present. At the conference, a new regional coordinator will be elected, including regional information and mobilization and regional treasurer. Delegates for the congress and central committee will also be picked here.