Body of Christ Party

Political party in Namibia

Body of Christ Party
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

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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

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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]