Samoan Progressive Conservative Party
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The Samoan Conservative Progressive Party (SCPP) was a political party
in Samoa
. The party was established in June 1995 by Leota Itu'au Ale, former deputy leader of the Samoan National Development Party
after a disagreement over the party's leadership. The SCPP supported the incumbent Human Rights Protection Party
government.
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 Samoa
Samoa
Samoa , officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in...
. The party was established in June 1995 by Leota Itu'au Ale, former deputy leader of the Samoan National Development Party
Samoan National Development Party
The Samoan National Development Party was a political party in Samoa, and the country's main opposition party between 1988 and 2003.The party was formed from a merger of the Christian Democratic Party and Samoa National Party in April 1988. At the 2001 election the party won 23.5% of popular...
after a disagreement over the party's leadership. The SCPP supported the incumbent Human Rights Protection Party
Human Rights Protection Party
The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi...
government.