HOPE (Fijian political party)

HOPE (Humanity Opportunity Prosperity Equality) is a political party in Fiji. The party is led by former National Federation Party president Tupou Draunidalo, and supports multiculturalism, a higher minimum wage,[1] and the de-politicisation of the office of Attorney-General.[2]

The party was formed in March 2017 and immediately began campaigning for signatures for registration.[3][4] It applied for registration as a political party on July 4, 2018, and was registered on July 26.[5][6]

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.[7] It ruled out forming a coalition with the Social Democratic Liberal Party, as the party is led by 1987 coup leader Sitiveni Rabuka.[8]

The party failed to win any seats, winning only 2,811 votes.

References
  1. Iva Danford (29 September 2018). "Draunidalo stresses that they will implement $10 minimum wage rate if they form govt". Fiji Village. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  2. Nasik Swami (21 August 2018). "HOPE plans to review role of A-G". Fiji Times. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  3. Arieta Vakasukawaqa (2 March 2017). "Proposed HOPE Sets Out Its Mission". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  4. Selita Bolanavanua (5 March 2017). "Draunidalo To Lead Proposed Party". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  5. "'HOPE' REGISTERED AS POLITICAL PARTY". Fijian Elections Office. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  6. "'HOPE' Has Been Registered As Fiji's Latest Political Party". Fiji Sun. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  7. "Six political parties to contest Fijian elections". RNZ. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  8. Arvind Kumar (31 August 2018). "Rabuka personifies coup culture in Fiji, says Hope Party leader". Stuff. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
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