Reform Democratic Party
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The Reform Democratic Party of Solomon Islands (RDPSI) is a political party
in Solomon Islands
. It was founded by MP Danny Philip
. Campaigning for the 2010 general election
, the party promised constitutional reform in order for the people to be "true owners of the state and its institutions". Philip was elected Prime Minister in August 2010.
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 Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is a sovereign state in Oceania, east of Papua New Guinea, consisting of nearly one thousand islands. It covers a land mass of . The capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal...
. It was founded by MP Danny Philip
Danny Philip
Danny Philip is a politician and diplomat from the Solomon Islands. He is the current Prime Minister, who came into office after the 2010 general election. He served as foreign minister from 1995 to 1996 and from July 2000 to June 2001...
. Campaigning for the 2010 general election
Solomon Islands general election, 2010
A general election was held in the Solomon Islands on 4 August 2010. In May 2010, Prime Minister Derek Sikua announced that the election would be held on 4 August, however, this announcement was deemed to be premature, as only the Governor General has the authority to announce the election date...
, the party promised constitutional reform in order for the people to be "true owners of the state and its institutions". Philip was elected Prime Minister in August 2010.