Country: | Botswana |
Botswana Republican Party | |
President: | Biggie Butale |
Ideology: | Christian democracy Social conservatism |
Split: | Botswana Patriotic Front |
Position: | Centre-right to right-wing |
Seats1 Title: | 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". They participated in the 2024 Botswana general election, which was their first.[3]