Seychelles People's Progressive Front

The Seychelles People's Progressive Front (Seychellois Creole: Parti Lepep, PL) is a political party in Seychelles. It has existed since 1977.

Seychelles People's Progressive Front
Founded2 June 1978 (1978-06-02)
Succeeded byPeople's Party
Women's wingSPPF Women's League
Website
sppf.sc
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The party was founded in 1964 by France-Albert René as Seychelles People's United Party,[1] and it has been led by him since its inception. In the 2nd and last congress of the SPUP, on 2 June 1978, the party changed its name to Seychelles People’s Progressive Front. The party has been the ruling party since 1977 and was the sole legal party in the country from 1979 to 1991 (this period is referred to retrospectively as the "Second Republic"). The SPPF is led by a Central Executive Committee.

On 2 June 2009, the SPPF's National Congress changed the party's name to Parti Lepep (The People's Party) in a move to change the party's leadership structure. Additionally, President Michel officially assumed leadership of Parti Lepep, while former President, France-Albert René, was demoted to the role of founding father.

Notable people

References
  1. "Carrying on the legacy of Nelson Mandela". eTurboNews. 10 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.


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