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Namibian Councillor Adolf Hitler Uunona Reported to Win Fifth Term

The long‑serving SWAPO politician says his given name stems from Namibia’s German colonial legacy, not ideology.

Overview

  • Euro News, cited by multiple outlets, reports Uunona has retained his Ompundja seat for a fifth time, with official tallies yet to be released.
  • The 59-year-old has represented the rural constituency since 2004 and previously won about 85% of the vote in 2020.
  • He says his father gave him the name without understanding its historical weight, and he emphasizes that he rejects Nazi beliefs.
  • He commonly goes by Adolf Uunona in public life and has said changing his legal name is impractical given official records.
  • A few outlets reported he dropped the middle name from documents and the ballot, a claim that remains limited in sourcing and unconfirmed by authorities.