It was founded by Jean-Baptiste Tati Loutard, who was the party's president until his death in 2009.

He was succeeded by incumbent leader Roland Bouiti-Viaudo, who formerly served as Mayor of Pointe-Noire and Minister of State for Hydrocarbons.

The party supports the presidency of Denis Sassou Nguesso.

[1] In the parliamentary election held on 24 June and 5 August 2007, the party won five out of 137 seats.

[2] The party has since been part of Sassou Nguesso's governing coalition.