Body of Christ Party
Political party in Namibia
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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.
Body of Christ Party | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Festus Thomas |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Ideology | Christian democracy |
History
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]
Electoral history
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]
Presidential elections
| Election | Party candidate | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Festus Thomas | 3,641 | 0.33% | Lost  |
National Assembly elections
| Election | Party Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/- | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Festus Thomas | 5,763 | 0.53% | 1 / 96 |
New |  13th |
Opposition |
