New Democratic Front (Botswana) Explained

New Democratic Front
Colorcode:Purple
Leader:Dick Bayford
Foundation:2003
Dissolved:2004
Split:Botswana National Front
Merged:Botswana Congress Party
Ideology:Progressivism
Country:Botswana

The New Democratic Front was a progressive political party in Botswana without parliamentary representation. Led by Dick Bayford, it split away from the Botswana National Front in 2003.[1] It won 0.78% of the popular votes at the elections that followed. After its poor performance in the 2004 general elections, the party joined forces with Botswana's third largest party, the Botswana Congress Party.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rabasimane . Olopeng . October 22, 2020 . Is UDC A Brewing Political Storm? . 2023-03-27 . Botswana Gazette . en.