Botswana Republican Party

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Botswana Republican Party
President Biggie Butale
Founded14 November 2023;14 months ago (2023-11-14)
Split from Botswana Patriotic Front
Ideology Christian democracy
Social conservatism
Political position Centre-right to right-wing
National Assembly
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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]

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Electoral history

National Assembly

ElectionParty leaderVotes%Seats+/–PositionResult
2024 Biggie Butale 3,2120.38%
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References

  1. ↑ Ramatiti, Ketumile (8 November 2023). "Khama/BPF splinter party formed". Weekend Post. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Botswana Republican Party Unveils Vision for a Democratic and Prosperous Future". Botswana Guardian. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Botswana elections: Meet the parties". The Africa Report. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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