**Namibian Activist Calls for U.S. Ambassador to Be Declared Persona Non Grata**
Windhoek, Namibia – Namibian activist Michael Amushelelo has launched a petition urging the Namibian government to declare United States Ambassador John Giordano persona non grata. The petition, posted online, argues that the presence of the U.S. ambassador threatens Namibia’s sovereignty and reflects a broader concern about increasing foreign influence over the country’s natural resources.
Amushelelo’s campaign cites recent international interest in Namibia following significant oil discoveries in the nation’s offshore and onshore sectors. He contends that such developments have heightened the risk of external actors exerting undue control over Namibia’s mineral wealth.
The petition calls on the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation to take formal action against Ambassador Giordano. No official response from the Namibian government or the U.S. Embassy has been reported at this time.
The initiative reflects growing domestic debate over foreign investment and diplomatic relations in Namibia, particularly in the context of the country’s emerging oil industry.
Article source: observer24.com.na | Image credit: Windhoek Observer
