Promise Party

Promise Party

The Promise Party, also known as Waad Party (initials in arabic of Watani, Aalmani, Democraty meaning National, Secular Democratic party) is a Lebanese political party founded by former Lebanese Forces officer Elie Hobeika in 1986.

The party was always in good relation with Syria and held several ministries during the consecutive governments from 1990 to 1998. The party also had several members of parliament from 1992 to 2000.

After the assassination of Hobeika in 2002, the party was lead by his wife Gina Hobeika, but it's popularity considerably decreased. Joseph Hobeika, Elie's elder son is expected to continue his father's legacy.

The party is currently allied to Hezbollah and the Free Patriotic Movement and is part of the March 8 Alliance


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