People's Democratic Party (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]

People's Democratic Party
PresidentTeisina Fuko
Founded8 April 2005
Split fromHuman Rights and Democracy Movement
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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.

References
  1. Planet Tonga Commentary: Tongan Government did best to facilitate reform Archived 2008-05-16 at the Wayback Machine Lopeti Senituli 2007
  2. "Tonga's new People's Democratic Party elects officials" Archived 2011-05-27 at the Wayback Machine Matangi Tonga, 19 April 2005


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