Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands
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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.
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Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands Paati Temokalati ʻa e ʻOtu Motu ʻAngaʻofa | |
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Abbreviation | DPFI |
Leader | Semisi Sika |
Founder | ʻAkilisi Pōhiva |
Founded | September 2010 (2010-09) |
Split from | Human Rights and Democracy Movement |
Ideology | Reformism |
Political position | Big tent[1] |
Fale Alea | 3 / 26 |
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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.[2] Its objectives upon foundation included government transparency and economic reform.[3]
The "Friendly Islands" are a name originally given to Tonga by Captain James Cook.[4]