Botswana Republican Party
Botswana Republican Party | |
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| President | Biggie Butale |
| Founded | 14 November 2023 |
| Split from | Botswana Patriotic Front |
| Ideology | Christian democracy Social conservatism |
| Political position | Centre-right to right-wing |
| National Assembly | 0 / 57 |
The Botswana Republican Party (BRP) is a Christian-democratic political party in Botswana led by former Tati West MP, Biggie Butale. It was founded in 2023 as a result of a split from the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) following a prolonged leadership battle between Butale and the BPF. This battle ultimately led to Butale's expulsion from the BPF and the foundation of the BRP.[1][2] The Africa Report described the party as having "Christian conservative leanings as Butale, a pastor, opposes homosexuality and the legalisation of abortion".[3] They participated in the 2024 Botswana general election, which was their first.[3]
Electoral history
[edit]National Assembly elections
[edit]| Election | Party leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Result |
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| 2024 | Biggie Butale | 3,212 | 0.38% | 0 / 61
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References
[edit]- ^ Ramatiti, Ketumile (8 November 2023). "Khama/BPF splinter party formed". Weekend Post. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Botswana Republican Party Unveils Vision for a Democratic and Prosperous Future". Botswana Guardian. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Botswana elections: Meet the parties". The Africa Report. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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