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The FPP was established in 1991.<ref>[http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-parties-seats-2005-national-assembly CAR: Parties with seats in the 2005 National Assembly] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402133858/http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-parties-seats-2005-national-assembly |date=April 2, 2015 }} EISA</ref> It won seven seats in the [[National Assembly (Central African Republic)|National Assembly]] in the [[Central African Republic general election, 1993|1993 general elections]], emerging as the joint third-largest party. Its presidential candidate [[Abel Goumba]] received 21.7% of the vote in the first round, progressing to the second round where he was defeated by Ange-Félix Patassé by a margin of 53–47%. The party won seven seats again in the [[Central African Republic parliamentary election, 1998|1998 parliamentary elections]]. In the [[Central African Republic presidential election, 1999|presidential elections]] the following year the party nominated Gouma again; he finished fourth out of ten candidates with 7% of the vote.
The FPP was established in 1991.<ref>[http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-parties-seats-2005-national-assembly CAR: Parties with seats in the 2005 National Assembly] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402133858/http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-parties-seats-2005-national-assembly |date=April 2, 2015 }} EISA</ref> It won seven seats in the [[National Assembly (Central African Republic)|National Assembly]] in the [[Central African Republic general election, 1993|1993 general elections]], emerging as the joint third-largest party. Its presidential candidate [[Abel Goumba]] received 21.7% of the vote in the first round, progressing to the second round where he was defeated by Ange-Félix Patassé by a margin of 53–47%. The party won seven seats again in the [[Central African Republic parliamentary election, 1998|1998 parliamentary elections]]. In the [[Central African Republic presidential election, 1999|presidential elections]] the following year the party nominated Gouma again; he finished fourth out of ten candidates with 7% of the vote.


In 2002, the party suspended its participation in the opposition coalition.<ref>[http://www.afrique-express.com/archive/CENTRALE/rca/rcapol/250abelgoumba.htm Le Pr Abel Goumba et le FPP suspendent leur participation au regroupement de l’opposition] ''Afrique Express'', N° 250, 24 May 2002 {{fr icon}}</ref> In the [[Central African Republic general election, 2005|2005 general elections]] Goumba was the party's presidential candidate again, receiving only 2.5% of the vote and finishing sixth out of eleven candidates.<ref>[http://democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RCA_RMO1303_08052005.pdf Rapport de la Mission d'Observation des Élections Présidentielle et Législatives des 13 mars et 8 mai 2005 en République Centrafricaine] Francophone Democracy {{fr icon}}</ref> In the parliamentary elections, the FPP was reduced to just two seats.<ref name=Fait>[http://www.sangonet.com/actu-snews/ICAR/ActuC2/bozize-F-eluoffi-pdt_rp.html Bozizé fait coup double aux élections] [[Agence France Presse|AFP]], 25 May 2005 {{fr icon}}</ref> Goumba ran for a seat in the National Assembly but was defeated.<ref name=Soudan>François Soudan, [http://www.fodem.org/la_depeche/200505/050421%20RESULTATS2NDTR.htm Chronique d'une victoire annoncée] ''J.A./L'Intelligent'' N° 2314, 15–21 May 2005 {{fr icon}}</ref> However, his wife [[Anne-Marie Goumba|Anne-Marie]] won a seat.<ref name=Soudan/><ref>[http://www.batir-rca.org/Depute2005.htm Results of 2005 parliamentary second round] Batir-RCA {{fr icon}}</ref>
In 2002, the party suspended its participation in the opposition coalition.<ref>[http://www.afrique-express.com/archive/CENTRALE/rca/rcapol/250abelgoumba.htm Le Pr Abel Goumba et le FPP suspendent leur participation au regroupement de l’opposition] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828232137/http://www.afrique-express.com/archive/CENTRALE/rca/rcapol/250abelgoumba.htm |date=2008-08-28 }} ''Afrique Express'', N° 250, 24 May 2002 {{fr icon}}</ref> In the [[Central African Republic general election, 2005|2005 general elections]] Goumba was the party's presidential candidate again, receiving only 2.5% of the vote and finishing sixth out of eleven candidates.<ref>[http://democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RCA_RMO1303_08052005.pdf Rapport de la Mission d'Observation des Élections Présidentielle et Législatives des 13 mars et 8 mai 2005 en République Centrafricaine] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070622095141/http://democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RCA_RMO1303_08052005.pdf |date=2007-06-22 }} Francophone Democracy {{fr icon}}</ref> In the parliamentary elections, the FPP was reduced to just two seats.<ref name=Fait>[http://www.sangonet.com/actu-snews/ICAR/ActuC2/bozize-F-eluoffi-pdt_rp.html Bozizé fait coup double aux élections] [[Agence France Presse|AFP]], 25 May 2005 {{fr icon}}</ref> Goumba ran for a seat in the National Assembly but was defeated.<ref name=Soudan>François Soudan, [http://www.fodem.org/la_depeche/200505/050421%20RESULTATS2NDTR.htm Chronique d'une victoire annoncée] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927102731/http://www.fodem.org/la_depeche/200505/050421%20RESULTATS2NDTR.htm |date=2007-09-27 }} ''J.A./L'Intelligent'' N° 2314, 15–21 May 2005 {{fr icon}}</ref> However, his wife [[Anne-Marie Goumba|Anne-Marie]] won a seat.<ref name=Soudan/><ref>[http://www.batir-rca.org/Depute2005.htm Results of 2005 parliamentary second round] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512202414/http://www.batir-rca.org/Depute2005.htm |date=2008-05-12 }} Batir-RCA {{fr icon}}</ref>


Goumba's son [[Alexandre Goumba|Alexandre]] was elected by acclamation to succeed him as President of the FPP on 5 March 2006 at an extraordinary general assembly of the party.<ref>[http://www.africatime.com/afrique/nouvelle.asp?no_nouvelle=243436 Abel Goumba cède la présidence du FPP à son fils] ''[[L'Express (France)|L'Express]]'', 7 March 2006 {{fr icon}}</ref> However, this was followed by an internal dispute; ultimately the Council of State recognized the legitimacy of Alexandre Goumba's election on 16 May 2008, and he was invested as FPP President on 4 October 2008.<ref>[http://www.acap-cf.info/Alexandre-Philippe-Goumba-investi-President-du-FPP-_a1595.html Alexandre Philippe Goumba investi Président du FPP] ACAP, 4 October 2008 {{fr icon}}</ref>
Goumba's son [[Alexandre Goumba|Alexandre]] was elected by acclamation to succeed him as President of the FPP on 5 March 2006 at an extraordinary general assembly of the party.<ref>[http://www.africatime.com/afrique/nouvelle.asp?no_nouvelle=243436 Abel Goumba cède la présidence du FPP à son fils] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928063752/http://www.africatime.com/afrique/nouvelle.asp?no_nouvelle=243436 |date=2007-09-28 }} ''[[L'Express (France)|L'Express]]'', 7 March 2006 {{fr icon}}</ref> However, this was followed by an internal dispute; ultimately the Council of State recognized the legitimacy of Alexandre Goumba's election on 16 May 2008, and he was invested as FPP President on 4 October 2008.<ref>[http://www.acap-cf.info/Alexandre-Philippe-Goumba-investi-President-du-FPP-_a1595.html Alexandre Philippe Goumba investi Président du FPP] ACAP, 4 October 2008 {{fr icon}}</ref>


In 2010 the party joined the Presidential Majority alliance in preparation for the [[Central African Republic general election, 2011|2011 general elections]].<ref>[http://www.journaldebangui.com/article.php?aid=565 Political agreement between the parties of the Presidential Majority] Journal de Bangui, 24 December 2010</ref> Although it nominated 20 candidates,<ref>[http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-number-national-assembly-candidates-party-2011-election CAR: Number of National Assembly candidates by party in the 2011 election] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402135656/http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-number-national-assembly-candidates-party-2011-election |date=April 2, 2015 }} EISA</ref> it failed to win a seat.
In 2010 the party joined the Presidential Majority alliance in preparation for the [[Central African Republic general election, 2011|2011 general elections]].<ref>[http://www.journaldebangui.com/article.php?aid=565 Political agreement between the parties of the Presidential Majority] Journal de Bangui, 24 December 2010</ref> Although it nominated 20 candidates,<ref>[http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-number-national-assembly-candidates-party-2011-election CAR: Number of National Assembly candidates by party in the 2011 election] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402135656/http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-number-national-assembly-candidates-party-2011-election |date=April 2, 2015 }} EISA</ref> it failed to win a seat.

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The Patriotic Front for Progress (French: Front Patriotique pour le Progrès, FPP) is a political party in the Central African Republic. It is an observer member of the Socialist International.[1]

History

The FPP was established in 1991.[2] It won seven seats in the National Assembly in the 1993 general elections, emerging as the joint third-largest party. Its presidential candidate Abel Goumba received 21.7% of the vote in the first round, progressing to the second round where he was defeated by Ange-Félix Patassé by a margin of 53–47%. The party won seven seats again in the 1998 parliamentary elections. In the presidential elections the following year the party nominated Gouma again; he finished fourth out of ten candidates with 7% of the vote.

In 2002, the party suspended its participation in the opposition coalition.[3] In the 2005 general elections Goumba was the party's presidential candidate again, receiving only 2.5% of the vote and finishing sixth out of eleven candidates.[4] In the parliamentary elections, the FPP was reduced to just two seats.[5] Goumba ran for a seat in the National Assembly but was defeated.[6] However, his wife Anne-Marie won a seat.[6][7]

Goumba's son Alexandre was elected by acclamation to succeed him as President of the FPP on 5 March 2006 at an extraordinary general assembly of the party.[8] However, this was followed by an internal dispute; ultimately the Council of State recognized the legitimacy of Alexandre Goumba's election on 16 May 2008, and he was invested as FPP President on 4 October 2008.[9]

In 2010 the party joined the Presidential Majority alliance in preparation for the 2011 general elections.[10] Although it nominated 20 candidates,[11] it failed to win a seat.

References