Umi for Change Party

The party was founded in 2022 by Premier of Malaita Province Daniel Suidani.

[1] Suidani, a vocal critic of the Sogavare government's switch of diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China and its expansion of ties with the latter, was ousted as premier in 2023 after losing a no-confidence vote, allegedly due to his opposition to the switch.

[5] One of U4C's key policies included revoking the absolute legal immunity that public officials enjoy.

Suidani said this policy was necessary, citing numerous officials allegedly "hiding behind the law" and "making reckless decisions on behalf of the state."

The party also pledged to address gender inequality and focus on youth-related issues;[3][6] U4C aimed to establish an education program on employment to decrease youth unemployment.