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Marcus Garvey People's Political Party

Marcus Garvey People's Political Party

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The Marcus Garvey People's Political Party (formerly known as the Marcus Garvey People's Progressive Party) is a political party in Jamaica formed by the merger of two minor parties.[citation needed] The ideology associated with the party is socialist, republican and Pan-Africanist. The party is named after Jamaican National Hero, Marcus Garvey. On election ballots, the party campaign as MG/PPP or simply PPP.

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The party is led by Caribbean History teacher, Leon Burrell.

The MGPPP nominated six candidates in the 2016 Jamaican general election.[1][2]


References

  1. "Independents Unite To Unseat PNP, JLP". Jamaica Gleaner. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  2. "Nomination day highlights". Jamaica Observer. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.

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