Body of Christ Party
Body of Christ Party | |
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| Leader | Festus Thomas |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Ideology | Christian democracy |
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The Body of Christ Party (BCP) is a Christian democratic party founded in 2023 in Namibia. It contested the 2024 presidential and national assembly elections, receiving a single seat in the National Assembly.
History
[edit]The Body of Christ Party was founded in 2018 by Bishop Festus Thomas based on Christian principles, but was not registered with the ECN until 2023.[1] The party claimed that, if elected, they would promote 'biblical values' and reintroduce the teaching of the bible in public schools, as well as installing "“A total of 50% representation of church in all spheres representing economic benefit, political participation, managerial and leadership responsibility."[2] In addition to faith-based issues, it campaigned on ending corruption and managing land distribution and unemployment.[3]
Election results
[edit]The party contested the 2024 presidential election with their leader, Festus Thomas, as well as the National Assembly election. Thomas received 3,641 votes, or 0.33% of the vote. In the National Assembly election, the party received 5,763 votes and one seat in the National Assembly.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Shaahama, Frances. "New political party, "Body of Christ," registers with ECN". Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ Peterson, Shelleygan; Matheus, Envaalde (30 September 2024). "Body of Christ Party proposes Bible-based policies if elected to power, wants 50% church representation in Govt". The Namibian.
- ^ Haimbodi, Tonateni (2023). "New political party, "Body of Christ," launched". Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "Presidential Ballot 2024 election results". ECN. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
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