HOPE (Fijian political party) explained

Humanity Opportunity Prosperity Equality
Abbreviation:	HOPE
Colorcode:	00FFFF
Leader:	Tupou Draunidalo
President:	Tupou Draunidalo^[1]
Founder:	Tupou Draunidalo
Registered:	26 July 2018
Dissolved:	10 February 2022
Position:	Centre to centre-left
Colours:	Cyan
Blank1 Title:	MPs in the Parliament of Fiji
Country:	Fiji

HOPE (Humanity Opportunity Prosperity Equality) was a political party in Fiji. The party was led by former National Federation Party president Tupou Draunidalo, and supported multiculturalism, a higher minimum wage,^[2] and the de-politicisation of the office of Attorney-General.^[3]

The party was formed in March 2017 and immediately began campaigning for signatures for registration.^{[4] [5]} It applied for registration as a political party on July 4, 2018, and was registered on July 26.^{[6] [7]}

The party ran 28 candidates in the 2018 elections, 18 of which were women. It was the only Fijian party running a majority of female candidates.^[8] It ruled out forming a coalition with the Social Democratic Liberal Party, as the party is led by 1987 coup leader Sitiveni Rabuka.^[9]

The party failed to win any seats, winning only 2,811 votes. It was deregistered and effectively banned by the Fijian government in February 2022.^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vote2018: Draunidalo – Teach Our Young People Fiji's Political History . Draunidalo . Tupou . 6 October 2018. 30 May 2021.
2. Web site: Draunidalo stresses that they will implement $10 minimum wage rate if they form govt . Iva Danford . Fiji Village . 29 September 2018 . 16 October 2018.
3. Web site: HOPE plans to review role of A-G . Nasik Swami . Fiji Times . 21 August 2018 . 16 October 2018.
4. Web site: Proposed HOPE Sets Out Its Mission . Fiji Sun . Arieta Vakasukawaqa . 2 March 2017 . 16 October 2018.
5. Web site: Draunidalo To Lead Proposed Party . Fiji Sun . Selita Bolanavanua . 5 March 2017 . 16 October 2018.
6. Web site: 'HOPE' REGISTERED AS POLITICAL PARTY . Fijian Elections Office . 26 July 2018 . 16 October 2018.
7. Web site: 'HOPE' Has Been Registered As Fiji's Latest Political Party . Fiji Sun . 27 July 2018 . 16 October 2018.
8. Web site: Six political parties to contest Fijian elections . RNZ . 16 October 2018 . 16 October 2018.
9. Web site: Rabuka personifies coup culture in Fiji, says Hope Party leader . Stuff . Arvind Kumar . 31 August 2018 . 16 October 2018.
10. Web site: Tupou Draunidalo's Hope Political Party De-Registered . Fiji Sun . 10 February 2022 . 28 December 2022.