Constitution of the Republic of Namibia
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Article 17 Political Activity
(1) All citizens shall have the right to participate in peaceful political activity
intended to influence the composition and policies of Government. All
citizens shall have the right to form and join political parties and, subject
to such qualifications prescribed by law as are necessary in a democratic
society, to participate in the conduct of public affairs, whether directly or
through freely chosen representatives.
(2) Every citizen who has reached the age of eighteen (18) years shall have the
right to vote and who has reached the age of twenty-one (21) years to be
elected to public office, unless otherwise provided herein.
(3) The rights guaranteed by Sub-Article (2) hereof may only be abrogated,
suspended or be impinged upon by Parliament in respect of specified
categories of persons on such grounds of infirmity or on such grounds of
public interest or morality as are necessary in a democratic society.
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