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
LeaderSemisi Sika
FounderʻAkilisi Pōhiva
FoundedSeptember 2010 (2010-09)
Split fromHuman Rights and Democracy Movement
IdeologyReformism
Political positionBig tent
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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. Its objectives upon foundation included government transparency and economic reform.

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

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