General Metaxas - an anti-Venizelist - broke with the leadership of the Popular Party, after the elections of November 1920, on the issue of the continuation of the Asia Minor expedition. While the Popular Party favoured the continued involvement of Greece, Metaxas insisted that their campaign pledges to "bring the boys home" be adhered to. When he found no joy, he proceeded to create the beginnings of a right-wing, anti-war party which was nicknamed in Athens daily "Esperini" the Freethinkers' Party. The nickname caught on and, in November 1922, the party's creation was officially announced.
The Freethikers Party participated in the following general elections: