[2] The Ondonga tribal area is situated around Namutoni on the eastern edge of Etosha pan in northern Namibia.
This led to irreconcilable differences, which saw Elifas getting rid of some of his long-serving top aides, who have been backing Prince Nangolo as heir apparent.
Heavyweights such as senior headman John Walenga and former Oshikoto governor Vilho Kamanya were also expelled from the traditional authority.
At the time, Elifas’ legal team argued that the application to have the king testify was an attempt to test his mental capabilities in an open court.
Several leaders, including head of state Hage Geingob and former president Sam Nujoma also tried to intervene in the impasse.