Alliance for Democracy and Federation-African Democratic Rally
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The Alliance for Democracy and Federation–African Democratic Rally (Alliance pour la Démocratie et la Fédération–Rassemblement Démocratique Africain) is a liberal
political party
in Burkina Faso
, consisting of the Alliance for Democracy and Federation
and the former ruling party African Democratic Rally
. It is the largest opposition party in Burkina Faso.
Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo
has been the President of the ADF-RDA since 29 June 2003; he currently serves in the government of Burkina Faso as Minister of Transport. His father, former Prime Minister Gérard Kango Ouédraogo
, has been the Honorary President for Life of the ADF-RDA since May 1998.
In the parliamentary election held on 5 May 2002, the Alliance won 12.7 % of the popular vote and 17 out of 111 seats. In the May 2007 parliamentary election
, the party won 14 seats. The ADF-RDA supported President Blaise Compaoré
in the 2005 presidential election and again in the 2010 Presidential elections
.
The party stands for pluralism, equality, justice and liberty for all. It supports freedom of expression, calls for tolerance and the rule of law, condemns human rights abuses, and supports liberal economic views. It lists education, employment and individual enterprise as constituting the pillars of economic development.
The party welcomes Burundians from all backgrounds, ‘regardless of religious or philosophical beliefs, race and sex’, aiming to consolidate national unity and democracy.
ADF-RDA is a member of international liberal associations, including the Africa Liberal Network
and Liberal International
.
Liberalism
Liberalism is the belief in the importance of liberty and equal rights. Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but generally, liberals support ideas such as constitutionalism, liberal democracy, free and fair elections, human rights,...
political party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso – also known by its short-form name Burkina – is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.Its size is with an estimated...
, consisting of the Alliance for Democracy and Federation
Alliance for Democracy and Federation
The Alliance for Democracy and Federation is a liberal party in Burkina Faso. It is part of the Alliance for Democracy and Federation-African Democratic Rally , the largest opposition party in the country.-See also:*List of liberal...
and the former ruling party African Democratic Rally
African Democratic Rally (Burkina)
The African Democratic Rally is a political party in Burkina Faso. It was originally known as the Voltaic Democratic Union-African Democratic Rally and was formed in 1957 as the Voltaic section of the African Democratic Rally .Soon after Independence in 1960, UDV-RDA became the only legal...
. It is the largest opposition party in Burkina Faso.
Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo
Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo
Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo is a Burkinabé politician. He is the president of the Alliance for Democracy and Federation–African Democratic Rally and currently serves in the government of Burkina Faso as Minister of Transport...
has been the President of the ADF-RDA since 29 June 2003; he currently serves in the government of Burkina Faso as Minister of Transport. His father, former Prime Minister Gérard Kango Ouédraogo
Gérard Kango Ouedraogo
Gérard Kango Ouédraogo served as Prime Minister of Upper Volta from 13 February 1971 to 8 February 1974. He was subsequently President of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso from 1978 to November 25, 1980....
, has been the Honorary President for Life of the ADF-RDA since May 1998.
In the parliamentary election held on 5 May 2002, the Alliance won 12.7 % of the popular vote and 17 out of 111 seats. In the May 2007 parliamentary election
Burkinabe parliamentary election, 2007
A parliamentary election was held in Burkina Faso on 6 May 2007. The ruling Congress for Democracy and Progress won 73 out of 111 seats....
, the party won 14 seats. The ADF-RDA supported President Blaise Compaoré
Blaise Compaoré
Blaise Compaoré has been the President of Burkina Faso since 1987 following a coup d'état that ousted then-President Thomas Sankara. In 2011, a mutiny by soldiers over unpaid housing allowances forced him to flee the capital for his hometown...
in the 2005 presidential election and again in the 2010 Presidential elections
Burkinabé presidential election, 2010
A presidential election was held in Burkina Faso on 21 November 2010. President Blaise Compaoré ran for re-election and was expected to win comfortably in an election marred by claims of widespread fraud.-Candidates:* Blaise Compaoré, incumbent President...
.
The party stands for pluralism, equality, justice and liberty for all. It supports freedom of expression, calls for tolerance and the rule of law, condemns human rights abuses, and supports liberal economic views. It lists education, employment and individual enterprise as constituting the pillars of economic development.
The party welcomes Burundians from all backgrounds, ‘regardless of religious or philosophical beliefs, race and sex’, aiming to consolidate national unity and democracy.
ADF-RDA is a member of international liberal associations, including the Africa Liberal Network
Africa Liberal Network
The Africa Liberal Network is an organization composed of 27 political parties from 21 African countries, and is an associated organisation of Liberal International, the political family to which Liberal Democratic parties belong...
and Liberal International
Liberal International
Liberal International is a political international federation for liberal parties. Its headquarters is located at 1 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2HD within the National Liberal Club. It was founded in Oxford in 1947, and has become the pre-eminent network for liberal parties and for the...
.