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Martin Lukato

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Martin Lukato Lukato (born 2 December 1960) is a Namibian politician, headman and farmer. He is a leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP) since 2004.[1][2]

Life and career

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Lukato born at Anda village in Linyanti Constituency of Zambezi Region. He was barbatise on 22 June 1972 and a member of a Seventh-day Adventist Church. At the age of 19, Lukato served as South African police force during apartheid era in Namibia. At independence Lukato was absorbed into a Namibian police force and resigned in 2002 after 12 years of services.[1] He is currently serving as headman of Queenland village in Linyanti as well as a member of sub-kuta that governs Makanga area in Zambezi Region.[2] After the 2024 Namibian General Election his party secured a seat in the parliament of Namibia, thus he is poised to become a legislator in the national assembly.[3]

Lukato is a father of 12 children and married to Edith Lukato for over 35 years.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Ndjebela, Toivo (2024-12-06). "Martin Lukato: Endurance of a journeyman". Namibian Sun. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  2. ^ a b c "Lukato: 'Man, myth, legend'". 2024-12-06. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  3. ^ Nakashole, Puyeipawa (2024-12-03). "NDP leader Martin Lukato's parliamentary prayers are answered". The Namibian. Retrieved 2024-12-06.