During the Presidency of Valid de Impala, Great Dzar issued an open letter criticizing Valid's administration. The letter was the catalyst for a Vote of No Confidence which ultimately resulted in Valid's removal from power. Following President Impala's resignation, Great Dzar ran for GPA Presidency to complete the open term. Three other GPA members also ran to complete President Impala's term of office: Patrick Gray (PDGray) of Firebird League, Sparta of Boston College and General Graves better known by his nation's name: Kurushio.