Adolf Uunona, a Namibian politician whose name includes Adolf Hitler, is contesting local elections in the northern Oshana region on 26 November with a strong chance of re‑election.
Elections 2025: Oshana Region
Uunona is running in the local elections scheduled for 26 November, aiming for a seat on the regional council of Oshana, Namibia’s northern province.
Background and Name Controversy
He once used the full name Adolf Hitler Uunona. The politician said his father gave him the name without understanding its historic significance; only as an adolescent did he realise the weight of the name.
Current Identity and Public Usage
Uunona no longer uses “Hitler” in public appearances, calling himself simply Adolf Uunona, though the second name still appears in official documents such as voting papers.
Political Stance and Party Affiliation
He is a member of the SWAPO party, the dominant political group in Namibia since independence. His agenda focuses on road infrastructure, anti‑domestic‑violence campaigns, and promoting gender‑equitable policies, far removed from Nazi ideology.
Historical Roots of Namibian Naming
Namibia was a German colony as German Southwest Africa until 1915. German influence persists in place names and personal names, which may explain the adoption of Germanic names by some citizens.
