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
- 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.
- Nasik Swami (21 August 2018). "HOPE plans to review role of A-G". Fiji Times. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- Arieta Vakasukawaqa (2 March 2017). "Proposed HOPE Sets Out Its Mission". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- Selita Bolanavanua (5 March 2017). "Draunidalo To Lead Proposed Party". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- "'HOPE' REGISTERED AS POLITICAL PARTY". Fijian Elections Office. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- "'HOPE' Has Been Registered As Fiji's Latest Political Party". Fiji Sun. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- "Six political parties to contest Fijian elections". RNZ. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- Arvind Kumar (31 August 2018). "Rabuka personifies coup culture in Fiji, says Hope Party leader". Stuff. Retrieved 16 October 2018.