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BRP’s troubled waters

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The absence of representation at national level has limited the BPF’s ability to influence policy debates PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Republican Party (BRP), which emerged from a split with the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), is facing growing questions about its viability, relevance, and future following a series of political setbacks since its formation.

Once tipped by some observers as a potential new force capable of reshaping opposition politics ahead of the 2024 General Election, the party has struggled to gain traction, raising concerns about whether it can sustain itself as a functional political organisation.

The BRP was formed after internal disagreements within the BPF culminated in a breakaway led by then party president Biggie Butale.

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