Botswana Patriotic Front
The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) is a populist political party in Botswana.
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| Leader | Biggie Butale |
| Founded | July 2019 |
| Split from | Botswana Democratic Party |
| National Assembly | 3 / 65
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| Pan African Parliament | 0 / 5
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| https://www.bpf-party.co.bw/ | |
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History
The party was officially launched in July 2019 as a split from the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).[1] It was backed by former President and BDP leader Ian Khama after he left the party.[2]
In the October 2019 general elections, the party received 4.3% of the vote and won three seats, all in Khama's home area of Central District – Tshekedi Khama II elected in Serowe West, Leepetswe Lesedi in Serowe South and Baratiwa Mathoothe in Serowe North. However, party leader Biggie Butale failed to be elected in Tati West.[3]
The party suspended public activities in January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
Electoral history
National Assembly elections
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Status |
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| 2019 | Biggie Butale | 34,028 | 4.41% | 3 / 63 |
– | 3rd | Opposition |
References
- Botswana Patriotic Front ready for official launch Daily News, 3 July 2019
- Thobo Motlhoka, "Khama officially quits BDP as new party is confirmed", Sunday Standard, 26 May 2019. Archived 5 September 2019 at the Wayback Machine.
- Nthakoana Ngatane, "Botswana Patriotic Front president loses constituency", EWN, 24 October 2019.
- Tsaone Basimanebotlhe, "BPF, BDP suspend activities", Mmegi Online, 26 January 2021.
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