The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) is a political party in

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History

The party was officially launched in July 2019 as a split from the ruling

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(BDP). It was backed by former President and BDP leader

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after he left the party. 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 District –

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elected in

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, Leepetswe Lesedi in

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and Baratiwa Mathoothe in Serowe North. However, party leader

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failed to be elected in

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. The party suspended public activities in January 2021 due to the

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.Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,
"BPF, BDP suspend activities"
''Mmegi Online'', 26 January 2021.

Election results

National Assembly

References

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