A Namibian politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona is on track to win re-election this week for his second term as a regional councillor in northern Namibia, where he previously won his Ompundja constituency with 85% of the vote in 2020. The new election is set for Nov. 26.

Uunona’s unusual name has drawn international attention, particularly when he first won his seat. Speaking to local outlet The Namibian at the time, he said that the name bears no connection to the ideology or actions of the Nazi leader.

“It does not mean I have Adolf Hitler’s character,” he said, stressing that he rejects everything associated with Adolf Hitler.

Reactions on social media range from comedic to antisemitic. “Adolf has changed since WWII,” one X user replied to the story. “Man, my hopes were so high f

See Full Page