Hans Booys
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Hans Gabriel Booys | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 December 1951 |
| Died | 19 July 2021 (aged 69) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Hans Gabriel Booys (4 December 1951 in Rehoboth, Hardap Region – 19 July 2021) was a Namibian politician. A member of SWAPO, Booys was selected to the National Assembly to replace Nathaniel Maxuilili after he died in a vehicle accident. Shortly after, he was elected in the 1999 election. He was once again re-elected in the 2004 election.[1]
In 2005 President Hifikepunye Pohamba appointed him to serve on the Security Commission – the constitutional body, which makes recommendations to the President on top army and police appointments and other security matters. He was SWAPO's Deputy Chief Whip in the National Assembly.[2]