Basotho Batho Democratic Party

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The Basotho Batho Democratic Party (BBDP) is a political party in Lesotho. [1] It was formed and registered in 2006.

In elections held on 17 February 2007, the party won one seat in the National Assembly. [2]

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References

  1. Makoa, Francis K. (2008-06-01). "Party alliances and political coalitions during the 2007 general election in Lesotho". Journal of African Elections. 7 (1): 50–65. doi:10.20940/JAE/2008/v7i1a3. hdl:10520/EJC32459.
  2. Kapa, Motlamelle Anthony; Shale, Victor (2014-06-01). "Alliances, coalitions and the political system in Lesotho 2007-2012". Journal of African Elections. 13 (1): 93–114. doi:10.20940/JAE/2014/v13i1a5. hdl:10520/EJC158410.