Democratic Party of Nauru
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The Democratic Party of Nauru (DPN) is a political party
in the Pacific nation of Nauru
.
Kennan Adeang
, after he had been ousted by Hammer DeRoburt
for the second time in two months. The DPN succeeded the informal Nauru Party headed by Bernard Dowiyogo
, which existed since the 1970s. Dowiyogo then supported the DPN in the Parliament
.
who had been supported by Adeang and his entourage, but only for four months. Adeang also is the last DPN member to have been President of Nauru (1996). Afterwards the DPN increasingly has lost influence; considering it hasn't attained a seat in the Parliament since 2000.
, founded the Nauru First
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 the Pacific nation of Nauru
Nauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
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Foundation and leadership
The Party was founded in January, 1987 by former head of stateHead of State
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Kennan Adeang
Kennan Adeang
In Adeang's periods of political office he was regarded as an opponent of veteran Nauruan politician Hammer DeRoburt.While in Opposition following his second period of Presidential office, Adeang founded and led the Democratic Party of Nauru, which had, as its stated aims, the curbing of increases...
, after he had been ousted by Hammer DeRoburt
Hammer DeRoburt
Hammer DeRoburt, KBE was the founding President of the Republic of Nauru, and ruled the country for most of its first twenty years of independence.-Background and early career:...
for the second time in two months. The DPN succeeded the informal Nauru Party headed by Bernard Dowiyogo
Bernard Dowiyogo
HE Bernard Annen Auwen Dowiyogo was President of the Republic of Nauru.-Background and early career:He first became an elected member of Nauru's 18-seat parliament in 1973...
, which existed since the 1970s. Dowiyogo then supported the DPN in the Parliament
Parliament of Nauru
The Parliament of Nauru has 18 members, elected for a three year term in multi-seat constituencies. The President of Nauru is elected by the members of the Parliament.The members of the Parliament of Nauru are elected by a positional voting system....
.
Goals and influence
The most important goal of the DPN was to prevent an expansion of power of DeRoburt and to force the role of the Parliament. In 1989 DeRoburt had been ousted in a vote of no confidence by Kenos AroiKenos Aroi
Kenas Aroi was a Nauruan political figure. He was President of the Republic of Nauru from 17 August to 12 December 1989.- Background :Aroi was part of the Parliament of Nauru, and was finance minister under Kennan Adeang...
who had been supported by Adeang and his entourage, but only for four months. Adeang also is the last DPN member to have been President of Nauru (1996). Afterwards the DPN increasingly has lost influence; considering it hasn't attained a seat in the Parliament since 2000.
Addendum
In 2003 the son of Kennan Adeang, David AdeangDavid Adeang
David Waiau Adeang is a Nauruan politician, and a former Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru, and a former Foreign Minister of Nauru. He is a founding member of the Naoero Amo , currently the only successful political party on the island.-Background and Early career:David Adeang's father is Kennan...
, founded the Nauru First
Nauru First
Nauru First is the only formal political party in the Republic of Nauru.-Philosophy and leading members:Its positions tend to be liberal, pro-government transparency, and Christian democratic...
party.