Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands

The Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands (Tongan: Paati Temokalati ʻa e ʻOtu Motu ʻAngaʻofa) is a political party in Tonga. The party's leader at its foundation was 'Akilisi Pohiva.

Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands

Paati Temokalati ʻa e ʻOtu Motu ʻAngaʻofa
AbbreviationDPFI
LeaderVacant
FoundedSeptember 2010 (2010-09)
Split fromHuman Rights and Democracy Movement
IdeologyEconomic reform
Government transparency
Legislative Assembly
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The party was launched in September 2010, and included several sitting People's Representatives who were part of the Human Rights and Democracy Movement.[1] Its policies include government transparency and economic reform.[2]

The "Friendly Islands" are a name originally given to Tonga by Captain James Cook.[3]

2010 elections

The party contested all 17 people's seats in the 2010 elections,[1] winning 12 of them. Following the election, it secured the support of one independent and was seeking the support of two others – 'Aisake Valu Eke and Sunia Fili – by offering them cabinet posts.[4]

Following the elections, Niuas MP Sosefo Fe’aomoeata Vakata reportedly quit the party to become an independent and support a noble candidate as Prime Minister.[5]

References

  1. "Another new political party emerges in Tonga as country prepares for 2010 elections". Radio New Zealand International. 6 September 2010. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  2. "Transparency on agenda in Tongan election". Australia Network News. 7 September 2010. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
  3. "Un nouveau parti à Tonga" Archived 7 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine, ABC Radio Australia (French), 8 September 2010
  4. "Tonga election winners plan to co-opt two independents". Radio New Zealand International. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  5. "Nobles now more likely to form next Tonga government". Radio New Zealand International. 8 December 2010. Retrieved 9 December 2010.


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