Body of Christ Party

Body of Christ Party
Leader	Festus Thomas
Founded	2023
Ideology	Christian democracy
Politics of Namibia Political parties Elections

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

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

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 N

National Assembly elections

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

References

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 22 January 2025.
4. "Presidential Ballot 2024 election results". ECN. Retrieved 22 January 2025.