Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands
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 |
| Split from | Human Rights and Democracy Movement |
| Ideology | Reformism |
| Political position | Big tent |
| Fale Alea | 3 / 26 |
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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.
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.