People's Democratic Party (Tonga) Explained

People's Democratic Party
Colorcode:Blue
Foundation:8 April 2005
Split:Human Rights and Democracy Movement
President:Teisina Fuko
Country:Tonga

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) is a political party in Tonga. It was formed after a split in the Human Rights and Democracy Movement.[1] The party was founded on 8 April 2005 in 'Atenisi. Teisina Fuko was the first person elected to the party presidency at a meeting on 15 April 2005.[2]

The PDP was legally registered on July 1, 2005, being the first Tongan party to do so.

The party has not won any seats to the Tonga Parliament. It is currently inactive without any candidates or Members of Parliament.

Notes and References

  1. http://archives.pireport.org/archive/2007/January/01-23-comm2.htm Planet Tonga Commentary: Tongan Government did best to facilitate reform
  2. http://www.matangitonga.to/article/tonganews/politics/pdp190405.shtml "Tonga's new People's Democratic Party elects officials"