Eredron
30-12-2004, 21:57
Following a unanimous Senate vote in favor, a public referendum was held throughout the Republic, open to all citizens living in the territories of Eredron, on the matter of changing or maintaining the status of Namibia and Botswana as principalities. Although officially the referendum had been set in place by the African Peace Accords, few expected the promise to elevate Namibia and Botswana to the position of an Eredronian state.
According to a government spokesperson, it was decided that, due to the remarkable improvement experienced in the African principalities since coming under the administrative and political control of Eredorn, it was time to allow the people to decide their future.
Opposition was largely lacking, with only minor groups actively working to shoot down the measure, and the referendum passed with 89% of votes cast in favor.
Being elevated to statehood now makes available to Namibia and Botswana more extensive government welfare, education and military programs, allowing both former principalities seats in the Senate, as well as the ability to vote in all national elections. Nearly 200,000 converged on the Namibian capital alone where the Consul is currently staying to show their support, both publicly and through voting.
This event is also significant in a historical perspective, marking the first time that the Republic has held no colonial holdings in over a century, while also showing the greater emphasis being placed in Africa and around the world.
According to a government spokesperson, it was decided that, due to the remarkable improvement experienced in the African principalities since coming under the administrative and political control of Eredorn, it was time to allow the people to decide their future.
Opposition was largely lacking, with only minor groups actively working to shoot down the measure, and the referendum passed with 89% of votes cast in favor.
Being elevated to statehood now makes available to Namibia and Botswana more extensive government welfare, education and military programs, allowing both former principalities seats in the Senate, as well as the ability to vote in all national elections. Nearly 200,000 converged on the Namibian capital alone where the Consul is currently staying to show their support, both publicly and through voting.
This event is also significant in a historical perspective, marking the first time that the Republic has held no colonial holdings in over a century, while also showing the greater emphasis being placed in Africa and around the world.