Christian Democratic Voice
The Christian Democratic Voice (CDV) is a political party in Namibia. It was launched in 2014 and has about 8,000 members.[1]
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| Abbreviation | CDV |
| Secretary-General | Faustus Thomas |
| President | Gotthard Kandume |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Ideology | Christian fundamentalism Neo-Pentecostalism |
| Political position | Far-right |
| Colors | Blue and Green |
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Namibia |
Political position
The Christian Democratic Voice has its main backing in pentecostal and charismatic Christians. The CDV demand "that Namibia be declared a Christian state"[2] and endorses that "spiritual leaders" are needed in parliament to keep the balance of power in Namibia.[3]
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.[2]
The party calls itself the only pro-life party in Namibia.[3]
Electoral history
2019 general election
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.[1]
National Assembly elections
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
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| 2019 | Gotthard Kandume | 5,841 | 0.71% | 1 / 96 |
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References
- "RDP, Christian Democratic Voice form coalition". The Namibian. Namibia Press Agency. 6 September 2019. p. 3.
- Hilukilwa, Placido (9 May 2018). "Namibia should be a Christian state – CDV Party". The Namibian. p. 7.
- New political party on the block. Namibian Sun, 16. April 2013, archive link access on 16 October 2019
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