Justus ǁGaroëb
Justus ǁGaroëb | |
|---|---|
ǁGaroëb in 2016 | |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 1990 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Justus ǀUruhe ǁGaroëb |
| Party | United Democratic Front |
| Other political affiliations | Namibia National Front |
| Alma mater | Augustineum Training College |
| Gaob of the Damara | |
| Reign | 1994 – present |
| Predecessor | David ǁGoreseb |
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Justus ǀUruhe ǁGaroëb (born 16 December 1942) is a Namibian traditional ruler and politician who is the current Gaob of the Damara people since 1977. He is the longest serving traditional ruler in recorded history, and was previously a supporter of the resistance to apartheid. He is the founder and former leader of the Namibia National Front and the United Democratic Front (UDF).