Justus Garoëb

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Justus Garoëb (born 16 December 1942 in Omaruru) is a Namibian traditional leader and politician. He became Chief of Damara in 1982 and founded the United Democratic Front in 1989. He was a staunch opponent of South African rule and led the oppositional Namibia National Front in the late 1970s.

He twice stood for the presidency. In 1999 he placed fourth with about 3 % of the vote, and in 2004 he placed fifth with about 4 % of the vote. In his home region of Kunene, he received 22.5 % of the vote.