Claim: The Rural Development Party, which was founded in 2006 by Moses Maladina, won three seats at the 2007 general elections.
Evidence: It was founded in November 2006 by Esa'ala MP Moses Maladina, who became the party's first leader. It was reported to have won three out of 109 seats at the 2007 general elections: Maladina, Alphonse Moroi (Central Provincial) and Benjamin Philip (Mariyama Open). 
2006 Moses Maladina It was reported to have won three out of 109 seats at the 2007 general elections: Maladina, Alphonse Moroi (Central Provincial) and Benjamin Philip (Mariyama Open).