Algirdas Brazauskas vs Hage Geingob

Brazauskas oversaw the introduction of the Lithuanian litas as the national currency in June 1993, replacing the temporary talonas. The move was part of broader economic reforms to stabilize the economy and establish monetary independence from Russia.

Algirdas Brazauskas was elected President of Lithuania in February 1993, winning 60% of the vote. He was the first president of independent Lithuania after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, having previously served as the last leader of the Lithuanian Communist Party.

Brazauskas negotiated the withdrawal of the last Russian troops from Lithuania in August 1993, completing the country's full independence. The agreement was reached after months of talks, and the troops left by the end of the year.

Hage Geingob was appointed the first Prime Minister of independent Namibia by President Sam Nujoma. He served in this role for 12 years, overseeing the implementation of government policies and the establishment of administrative structures.

After a period out of government, Geingob returned as Minister of Trade and Industry under President Hifikepunye Pohamba. He focused on economic diversification, foreign investment, and industrial policy, including the development of the Walvis Bay port.

Geingob was elected President of Namibia with a large majority, succeeding Pohamba. He promised to continue SWAPO's policies of stability and development, but his tenure was marked by economic challenges, including a recession and rising unemployment.

Geingob launched the Harambee Prosperity Plan, a five-year development blueprint aimed at accelerating economic growth, reducing poverty, and improving infrastructure. The plan focused on four pillars: effective governance, economic advancement, social progression, and infrastructure development.

Geingob's government was rocked by the 'Fishrot' scandal, in which senior officials were accused of taking bribes from an Icelandic fishing company in exchange for fishing quotas. The scandal led to the resignation of two ministers and damaged public trust in his administration.