Botswana Republican Party Explained

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]

Election results

National Assembly

Notes and References

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