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]

## Electoral history

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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]

### Presidential elections

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Election  | Party candidate  | Votes  | %  | Result

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2024 | Festus Thomas  | 3,641  | 0.33%  | Lost N

### National Assembly elections

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Election  | Party Leader  | Votes  | %  | Seats  | +/-  | Position  | Result

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2024 | Festus Thomas  | 5,763  | 0.53%  |

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| New  |  13th  | Opposition

## References

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1. ^ Shaahama, Frances. "New political party, "Body of Christ," registers with ECN". Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ Haimbodi, Tonateni (2023). "New political party, "Body of Christ," launched". Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
4. ^ "Presidential Ballot 2024 election results". ECN. Retrieved 21 May 2025.

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