Botswana Patriotic Front
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| 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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The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) is a populist political party in Botswana.
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 , in and in Serowe North. However, party leader failed to be elected in .[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
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– | 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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Categories:
- Political parties in Botswana
- 2019 establishments in Botswana
- Political parties established in 2019