Body of Christ Party

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]

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]

Election	Party candidate	Votes	%	Result
2024	Festus Thomas	3,641	0.33%	Lost N

Election	Party Leader	Votes	%	Seats	+/-	Position	Result
2024	Festus Thomas	5,763	0.53%	1 / 96	New	13th	Opposition