Forum for the Restoration of Democracy-People
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The Forum for the Restoration of Democracy–People is a political party
in Kenya
.
At the 2002 general election, the party won 14 out of 210 elected seats.
At the 2002 presidential elections, the party supported Simeon Nyachae
, who came third with 5.9%.
At the Kenyan general election, 2007
, Ford-Kenya is part of the newly-created Party of National Unity
led by President Mwai Kibaki
. It gained three seats in parliament, but became the first to have a parliamentary seat victory overturned in an election petition, when the result for the Bomachoge Constituency
was nullified.
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 Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
.
At the 2002 general election, the party won 14 out of 210 elected seats.
At the 2002 presidential elections, the party supported Simeon Nyachae
Simeon Nyachae
Simeon Nyachae is a Kenyan politician and ex-minister from Kisii District of Nyanza Province.-Biography:...
, who came third with 5.9%.
At the Kenyan general election, 2007
Kenyan general election, 2007
Kenyan general election, 2007 was held on 27 December 2007 . It comprised Presidential, parliamentary and civic elections. The previous general election in Kenya was held in 2002.-See also:*Kenyan presidential election, 2007...
, Ford-Kenya is part of the newly-created Party of National Unity
Party of National Unity (Kenya)
Party of National Unity was founded as a political coalition of parties in Kenya. On September 16, 2007, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki announced the party formation and said that he would run as its presidential candidate in the December 2007 Kenyan elections...
led by President Mwai Kibaki
Mwai Kibaki
Mwai Kibaki is the current and third President of the republic of Kenya.Kibaki was previously Vice President of Kenya for ten years from 1978–1988 and also held cabinet ministerial positions, including a widely acclaimed stint as Minister for Finance , Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for...
. It gained three seats in parliament, but became the first to have a parliamentary seat victory overturned in an election petition, when the result for the Bomachoge Constituency
Bomachoge Constituency
Bomachoge is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of three constituencies in Gucha District. The constituency was established for the 1988 elections.- Members of Parliament :- Wards :...
was nullified.