US EditionLocal politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona poised for reelection in Namibia
Adolf Hitler Uunona, a popular incumbent, seeks reelection with past 85% vote share; his German colonial-era name reflects Namibia's historical influences.
- Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona is set for re-election on November 26, having gained significant community support.
- Uunona is recognized for his opposition to apartheid and his engagement with grassroots development initiatives.
- He stated, "My father gave me this name Adolf Hitler, but it does not mean I have Adolf Hitler's character."
- Uunona confirmed he has no plans to change his name.
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Adolf Hitler Uunona, local politician, poised for reelection in Namibia
'My father gave me this name,' Uunona, a member of Namibia's left-leaning ruling party, said, 'but it does not mean I have Adolf Hitler's character or resemble that of Adolf Hitler of Germany.' Uunona won his last election in 2020 with 85% of the vote
Namibian politician mentioned that his name seemed "completely normal" when he was a child and that only in adults he understood the associated weight, explaining that his father did not have a real notion of Hitler.
Namibia's Adolf Hitler poised for re-election win
Voters in the Ompundja in Namibia's Oshana Region are expected to re-elect local politician Adolf Hitler Uunona in Wednesday's local elections. Uunona, a 59-year-old councilor, represents the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), the ruling party of Namibia since its independence in 1990.
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