The Christian Democratic Voice (CDV) is a political party in Namibia. It was launched in 2014 and has about 8,000 members.[4]
Christian Democratic Voice | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CDV |
| Secretary-General | Faustus Thomas |
| President | Gotthard Kandume |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Ideology | Christian democracy Christian nationalism[1] Pro-life[2] |
| Political position | Right-wing to far-right[citation needed] |
| Religion | Neo-Pentecostalism[3] |
| Colors | Blue and Green |
Political position edit
The Christian Democratic Voice has its main backing in Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians. The CDV demand "that Namibia be declared a Christian state"[5] and endorses that "spiritual leaders" are needed in parliament to keep the balance of power in Namibia.[6]
Pentecostal and Charismatic sects in Namibia are accused of exploiting desperate members of the Namibian society. General-secretary Faustus Thomas, although admitting certain problems among these groups, rejects a control of these organizations and insisted that they be given time to regulate themselves.[5]
The party calls itself the only pro-life party in Namibia.[6]
Electoral history edit
2019 general election edit
For the 2019 Namibian general election the party formed a coalition with the Rally for Democracy and Progress. The CDV did not file an own candidate for the presidency.[4]
National Assembly elections edit
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gotthard Kandume | 5,841 | 0.71% | 1 / 96
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 1
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10th
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Opposition |
References edit
- ^ https://www.namibian.com.na/177224/archive-read/Namibia-should-be-a-Christian-state%E2%80%94CDV-Party
- ^ http://www.sun.com.na/politics/new-political-party-block.51903
- ^ https://www.namibian.com.na/177224/archive-read/Namibia-should-be-a-Christian-state%E2%80%94CDV-Party
- ^ a b "RDP, Christian Democratic Voice form coalition". The Namibian. Namibia Press Agency. 6 September 2019. p. 3.
- ^ a b Hilukilwa, Placido (9 May 2018). "Namibia should be a Christian state – CDV Party". The Namibian. p. 7.
- ^ a b New political party on the block. Namibian Sun, 16. April 2013, archive link access on 16 October 2019
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