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The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) is a populist political party in Botswana formed in July 2019 by members of the Botswana Democratic Party who split from the party because of a high-profile rivalry between former President Ian Khama and Mokgweetsi Masisi.

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 DistrictTshekedi Khama II elected in Serowe West, Leepetswe Lesedi in Serowe South and Baratiwa Mathoothe in Serowe North. However, party leader Biggie Butale failed to be elected in Tati West.[3]

On 6 August 2022 the BPF joined the Umbrella for Democratic Change alliance, uniting all opposition parties in the National Assembly except the Alliance for Progressives.[4]

Election results

National Assembly

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Position Status
2019 Biggie Butale 34,028 4.41% Шаблон:Composition bar New Шаблон:Increase 3rd Шаблон:No2

Election symbol

The Botswana Patriotic Front uses a clock with its arms pointing at 4 o'clock as its logo or election symbol. The clock is accompanied by the words Ke Nako, meaning it is time in sesotho. The party states that the clock refers to the dawn, as the party strives like dawn to bring forth a new day for Botswana.[5]

References

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