The United Democratic Front (UDF) leader has dismissed claims that the ruling SWAPO Party and Government are pulling a stunt in holding the second National Land Conference. Some political parties and pressure groups have claimed the conference is a political gimmick aimed to earn SWAPO points ahead of next year’s general elections. UDF leader Apius Auchab has told Nampa that land is a sensitive matter that leaves no room but that of resolving it amicably. He stressed that consultations that involve everyone defeat the claims that the meeting is for SWAPO or the Government. Auchab said for as long as there are those who criticise the conference, issues pertaining to land may never be solved. The UDF leader then indicated that his party’s position paper will be ready in time for the convention, which takes place in Windhoek from 1 to 4 October. The leader said ancestral land will be the main issue on UDF’s position paper, and the party will approach it with sober minds. The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) have all raised questions over the legitimacy of the conference in addressing Namibia’s land crisis.