Forum for Restoration of Democracy (Tanzania)
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The Forum for the Restoration of Democracy (FORD) is a political party
in Tanzania
. The party was registered on 18 January 2002.
The party didn't field a presidential candidate in the 14 December 2005 election
, but supported Sengondo Mvungi
of the National Convention for Construction and Reform-Mageuzi
. He placed fifth out of ten candidates, winning 0.49% of the vote.
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 Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
. The party was registered on 18 January 2002.
The party didn't field a presidential candidate in the 14 December 2005 election
Tanzanian elections, 2005
Tanzania held presidential and parliamentary elections on 14 December 2005. Originally scheduled for 30 October, the elections were postponed due to the death of a vice-presidential candidate. These polls were the third since the country returned to multiparty rule in 1992...
, but supported Sengondo Mvungi
Sengondo Mvungi
Sengondo Mvungi is a Tanzanian politician and member of the National Convention for Construction and Reform-Mageuzi ....
of the National Convention for Construction and Reform-Mageuzi
National Convention for Construction and Reform-Mageuzi
The National Convention for Construction and Reform–Mageuzi is a political party in Tanzania. The party was registered on 21 March 1993....
. He placed fifth out of ten candidates, winning 0.49% of the vote.