Namibia Democratic Party
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The Namibia Democratic Party was a political party
in Namibia
. The party was founded in Vaalgras
, 1975. It was led by Emil Appolus
. The party had its roots in the South West Africa United National Independence Organisation (SWAUNIO).
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Namibia
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
. The party was founded in Vaalgras
Vaalgras
Vaalgras is a village in Namibia's Karas Region. Located 60km northeast of Keetmanshoop, the village is also home of the Vaalgras Traditional Authority. It is home to a community of the Oorlam people, a group descends from the OvaHerero, Nama and other groups....
, 1975. It was led by Emil Appolus
Emil Appolus
Emil Appolus was a Namibian politician and businessperson. Living in Cape Town, Appolus was part of early discussions on Namibian independence. In 1957, Appolus became a founding member of the Ovamboland People's Congress, the forerunner to the current ruling party, SWAPO...
. The party had its roots in the South West Africa United National Independence Organisation (SWAUNIO).