Niue People's Party
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The Niue People's Party was a political party
in Niue
. Founded in 1977, it was disbanded in 2005. It was, during that time, the country's only political party.
During the legislative elections held on 21 April 2002, the party won six seats and supported 14 out of the 20 elected members, enabling it to take part in government.
The Niue People's Party (NPP) first entered parliament
in 1996. The party won the elections of 1999 and Sani Lakatani
became Premier (Chief Minister). Lakatani was succeeded in 2002
by Mititaiagimene Young Vivian
, also a member of the NPP.
The party dissolved itself in 2005, following internal dissent. Since then, there has been no political party in Niue.
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 Niue
Niue
Niue , is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the "Rock of Polynesia", and inhabitants of the island call it "the Rock" for short. Niue is northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga to the southwest, the Samoas to the northwest, and the Cook Islands to...
. Founded in 1977, it was disbanded in 2005. It was, during that time, the country's only political party.
During the legislative elections held on 21 April 2002, the party won six seats and supported 14 out of the 20 elected members, enabling it to take part in government.
The Niue People's Party (NPP) first entered parliament
Niue Assembly
The Niue Assembly is the legislature of Niue. It consists of 20 members, 14 representatives of the villages and 6 elected on a common roll. Members are directly elected by universal suffrage, and serve a three year term...
in 1996. The party won the elections of 1999 and Sani Lakatani
Sani Lakatani
Sani Elia Lagigietama Lakatani is a former Premier of Niue. He was a member of the Niue People's Party.-References:...
became Premier (Chief Minister). Lakatani was succeeded in 2002
Niuean general election, 2002
General elections were held in Niue on 21 March 2002 to determine the composition of the twenty member national Assembly.All twenty outgoing members were re-elected, of which eight were running unopposed. Voter turnout was close to 100%...
by Mititaiagimene Young Vivian
Young Vivian
Mititaiagimene Young Vivian is a Niuean politician who has twice been the premier of his country. Representing the Niue People's Action Party, he defeated sitting premier Sani Lakatani in May 2002 elections. Vivian had previously served as premier for a brief period from 12 December 1992 to 9...
, also a member of the NPP.
The party dissolved itself in 2005, following internal dissent. Since then, there has been no political party in Niue.