The party was founded in February 1985 by the supporters of former Prime Minister Tupuola Taisi Tufuga Efi.
[1]: 192 At the 1985 election the party won only 15 of 47 seats, but was able to form a coalition government in December 1985 after 11 Human Rights Protection Party MPs crossed the floor to vote against the budget of then-Prime Minister Tofilau Eti Alesana.
Va'ai Kolone became prime minister.
[1]: 193 While apparently retaining a majority after the 1988 election, the party lost power after the defection of Tanuvasa Livigisitone to the HRPP.
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