1980 Solomon Islands general election

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1980 Solomon Islands general election
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All 38 seats in the National Parliament
19 seats needed for a majority
PartyLeader%Seats
United Party Peter Kenilorea 17.9613
People's Alliance Solomon Mamaloni 15.648
National Democratic Bartholomew Ulufa'alu 8.402
Independents –58.0015
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister beforePrime Minister after
Peter Kenilorea
United Party 		Peter Kenilorea
United Party

General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 6 August 1980. [1] They were the first since independence has been achieved two years earlier. The Solomon Islands United Party led by Prime Minister Peter Kenilorea emerged as the largest party, winning 16 of the 38 seats. Following the elections, Kenilorea was re-elected Prime Minister. [2]

Contents

Campaign

A total of 241 candidates contested the 38 seats. [3]

Results

Around two-thirds of incumbent MPs lost their seats. [4] The election result in West Honiara was annulled by the Electoral Commission after the High Court ruled that the winning candidate Ben Gale had committed electoral offences. [5] The by-election was held in August 1981 and was won by Gordon Billy Gatu of the National Democratic Party who received 681 votes to the 290 for Frank Saemala of the SIUP and 245 for Lilly Ogatina Poznanski, who ran as an independent. [6]

PartyVotes%Seats
Solomon Islands United Party 10,43717.9613
People's Alliance Party 9,08515.648
National Democratic Party 4,8788.402
Independents33,69758.0015
Total58,097100.0038
Registered voters/turnout99,843–
Source: Solomon Islands Election Resources [3]

By constituency

ConstituencyCandidatePartyVotes %Notes
Central GuadalcanalPaul Joseph Tovua Solomon Islands United Party 60844.71Re-elected
Francis George Labu People's Alliance Party 24417.94
Samuel Topilu Independent 19614.41
Sam Nesa Chamatete National Democratic Party 16712.28
M. J. Koba Independent 866.32
Jim Vokia Independent 594.34
Central MalaitaAdrian Bataiofesi National Democratic Party 41226.95Elected
Collin Gauwane Solomon Islands United Party 27117.72Unseated
John Paul Dio Independent 23415.30
B. Bosokuru Independent 22214.52
R. Folota Independent 1137.39
Vincent Talauburi Independent 976.34
Lionel Oloni Independent 815.30
Frank Fosala Independent 412.68
F. Kona Independent 231.50
George Maelalo Independent 201.31
Pita Saefafia Kirimaoma Independent 150.98
East ꞌAreꞌarePeter Kenilorea Solomon Islands United Party 81682.67Re-elected
F. G. Anohere People's Alliance Party 17117.33
East GuadalcanalEzekiel Alebua Independent 29722.59Elected
David Valusa National Democratic Party 26820.38Unseated
Sam Iko People's Alliance Party 20715.74
Calisto Houma Independent 19915.13
T. Labuvilia Independent 19915.13
E. I. Oha Independent 665.02
W. Teteha Independent 604.56
Joel Kikolo Independent 191.44
East HoniaraBatholomew Ulufa'alu National Democratic Party 49333.04Re-elected
John Maetia Kaliuae Solomon Islands United Party 40327.01
S. Saunana Independent 32321.65
Stephen Anilafa Sipolo People's Alliance Party 1107.37
F. Tafea Independent 936.23
R. Lence Independent 704.69
East IsabelMichael Evo Independent 58632.16Elected
Culwick Maneguasa Vahia People's Alliance Party 29416.14
Z. Takonene Independent 20911.47
Francis Reginald Kikolo Solomon Islands United Party 18410.10Unseated
N. Legua Independent 1729.44
M. Manesonia Independent 1588.67
J. Aujare Independent 1206.59
T. Quity Independent 995.43
East KwaioDaniel Foasifobae Solomon Islands United Party 64651.68Elected
Jonathan Fifii National Democratic Party 60448.32Unseated
East MakiraBenedict Kinika Independent 1,00139.46Re-elected
David Sitai Independent 98938.98
F. Campbell People's Alliance Party 44017.34
A. Wabwo Independent 1074.22
East MalaitaAlfred Maetia Solomon Islands United Party 57829.99Elected
Faneta Sira National Democratic Party 33117.18Unseated
Billy Fa'arobo Independent 28214.63
Andrew Buga Independent 1276.59
J. Waita Independent 1246.43
Blake Afuga People's Alliance Party 1236.38
E. Lade Independent 1105.71
S. Dolaiasi Independent 1045.40
M. Sanga Independent 884.57
L. Lomo Independent 482.49
R. Tisah Independent 120.62
Gizo/KolombangaraLawry Eddie Wickham Independent 40132.55Re-elected
Joini Tutua People's Alliance Party 27522.32
K. Russell Independent 19315.67
D. Hivah Independent 18214.77
J. Qaqara National Democratic Party 18114.69
Lau/MbaeleleaGeorge Suri Kwanae Independent 32312.14Elected
Nathan Wate National Democratic Party 32012.03
M. Akwai Independent 30011.27
Diau Mauga Independent 28910.86
J. Belo Independent 2529.47
Mariano Kelesi Independent 2469.24Unseated
F. Osifelo Solomon Islands United Party 2358.83
J. Rilaua Independent 1947.29
S. Iniomea Independent 1475.52
P. Kirio Independent 1455.45
P. Kosemu Independent 1405.26
L. Silifa Independent 702.63
Malaita Outer IslandsPaul Keyaumi People's Alliance Party 17838.03Elected
Abraham Kapei Solomon Islands United Party 16334.83
Johnson Kengalu Solomon Islands United Party 6814.53Unseated
P. Piva Independent 5211.11
F. Mulvey Independent 71.50
MarovoPulepada Ghemu Solomon Islands United Party 35127.49Re-elected
E. W. Anderson People's Alliance Party 23818.64
A. Lokopio Independent 20616.13
R. Ophiuvendi Independent 20215.82
P. Haro Independent 19014.88
J. Kinio National Democratic Party 907.05
NggelaRichard Harper People's Alliance Party 54720.43Elected
Gordon Mara Independent 51519.23
James Loti Independent 51119.08
D. P. Maeke Solomon Islands United Party 32312.06
Robert Pule Independent 31011.58
Johnson Soro Independent 2027.54
F. Sawanu Independent 1525.68
Ben Tumulima Independent 1184.41Unseated
North ChoiseulAllan Qurusu Solomon Islands United Party 44735.93Elected
P. Amedio Independent 30924.84
E. K. Tangolo Independent 18915.19
Jimmy Pitanapi People's Alliance Party 13010.45
N. N. Derekolo Independent 907.23
J. Vorekale Independent 796.35
North East GuadalcanalWaeta Ben Independent 84268.57Re-elected
David Kauli People's Alliance Party 15712.79
C. D. Kokoluvia Independent 836.76
Reuben Bula Independent 786.35
G. Mccall Independent 685.54
North GuadalcanalPhilip Kapini Independent 76444.89Re-elected
Alfred Maeke National Democratic Party 27616.22
F. Laumae Independent 23013.51
Alfred Thugea Solomon Islands United Party 1679.81
Stephen Paeni Independent 1518.87
R. Patua Independent 1146.70
North West MalaitaBartholomew Leni Olea People's Alliance Party 43129.85Elected
Joseph Taega National Democratic Party 26818.56Unseated
S. Danitofea Independent 20113.92
Swanson Cornelius Konofilia Solomon Islands United Party 16511.43
Mahion Dofai Independent 926.37
A. Maeobia Independent 876.02
Dominic Surioa Independent 785.40
J. L. Rodobui Independent 483.32
Festus Kenileana Independent 382.63
Bartholomew Riolo Okesi Independent 362.49
Ranongga/SimboFrancis Billy Hilly Independent 39433.56Re-elected
B. E. Nagu Solomon Islands United Party 17614.99
J. Poihiti People's Alliance Party 15613.29
Bruce Ragoso Independent 15012.78
G. Labo Independent 12710.82
Patterson Runikera National Democratic Party 937.92
J. Kiko Independent 786.64
Rennell/BellonaPaul John People's Alliance Party 28136.49Elected
John Tepaika Solomon Islands United Party 26133.90Unseated
J. T. Puia National Democratic Party 22829.61
Roviana and North New GeorgiaGeoffrey Opokana Beti Independent 70146.73Re-elected
Frank Jamakana Independent 39326.20
W. Uluilakeba Independent 24016.00
Luxton Jovere People's Alliance Party 906.00
Alphonse Daga Independent 765.07
Russells/SavoJohn Ngina People's Alliance Party 39528.56Elected
Peter Manetiva Independent 33524.22Unseated
Mark Vaka Independent 25718.58
A. Tonezepo National Democratic Party 17112.36
A. Adifaka Solomon Islands United Party 1087.81
S. Timi Independent 705.06
G. Tatea Independent 473.40
ShortlandPeter J. Salaka Independent 34854.21Elected
Roy Kelosi Independent 11017.13
Remesio Eresi Independent 10316.04Unseated
R. Kimisi Independent 507.79
Edward Kingmele People's Alliance Party 314.83
Small MalaitaTony Harihiru Solomon Islands United Party 92438.31Elected
Alex Bartlett Independent 36415.09
Anthony Saru Independent 28611.86
Richard Watekari Independent 2058.50
David Lilimae People's Alliance Party 1827.55
Emilio Li'I Ouou National Democratic Party 1516.26Unseated
S. B. Ohanikeni Independent 1235.10
B. Rilanga Independent 763.15
D. L. Uqemane Independent 512.11
A. Po'oia Independent 321.33
H. Maelasi Independent 180.75
South ChoiseulJason Dorovolomo Solomon Islands United Party 62145.43Re-elected
Franklin Pitakaka Independent 31823.26
J. Gaqurae Independent 26819.60
M. Pitakaka Independent 16011.70
South GuadalcanalGeorge Wilson Mangale Independent 41326.63Elected
D. Manea Independent 39025.15
A. Manakako Independent 26717.21
Victor Alikivara National Democratic Party 24315.67
S. Sese People's Alliance Party 18211.73
P. Manegavai Independent 563.61
Temotu NendeAtaban M Tropa People's Alliance Party 49932.49Elected
Robert Mewebu Solomon Islands United Party 35923.37
Samuel Tensing Leo Independent 29219.01
John Melanoli Independent 21814.19Unseated
J. Mekabu Independent 16810.94
Temotu PeleMoffat Bonunga Solomon Islands United Party 56737.25Re-elected
Matthew Leuba Independent 26817.61
John Mark Ma'ake Independent 25216.56
B. Bonie Independent 22814.98
Santas Paikai People's Alliance Party 20713.60
Ulawa/UgiAndrew Mamau Independent 54262.16Elected
Daniel Ho'ota Independent 28232.34Unseated
B. Tapo'oa Independent 485.50
Vella LavellaGeorge Talasasa Solomon Islands United Party 27517.03Elected
S. Matluri Independent 27416.97
C. Dorauvo Independent 25315.67
Andrew Kukuti Independent 23614.61Unseated
Seth G. Lekelalu Independent 22213.75
S. Rausu Independent 18111.21
C. Piraka Independent 17410.77
Vona Vona/Rendova/TetepariHugh Soakai Solomon Islands United Party 37927.21Elected
John Talasasa Independent 27219.53Unseated
J. D. Mare Independent 24717.73
George Pina Lilo Independent 19814.21
Patrick Paia People's Alliance Party 1107.90
Darcy Everett Lilo Independent 1047.47
B. Gadepeta Independent 453.23
J. I. Sakiri Independent 382.73
West ꞌAreꞌareAlfred Aihunu Independent 45038.07Elected
David Kausimae People's Alliance Party 43336.63Unseated
J. Korinihona Solomon Islands United Party 21117.85
John Mare Aihunu Independent 514.31
M. S. Houia Independent 373.13
West GuadalcanalKamilo Teke People's Alliance Party 48626.40Elected
Bartholomew Buchanan Independent 47825.96
Matthew Belamataga Independent 40622.05Unseated
M. Qolu Independent 22612.28
Savino Kokopu National Democratic Party 1417.66
F. Tavalo Independent 1045.65
West HoniaraBen Gale Independent 44326.26Elected
Gordon Billy Gatu National Democratic Party 41324.48
Francis Joseph Saemala Solomon Islands United Party 36821.81
Peter Vincent Bennett People's Alliance Party 28616.95
G. Atkin Independent 1227.23
Colin Bentley Independent 553.26
West IsabelDennis Carlos Lulei Independent 88242.71Elected
Willie Betu Independent 55927.07Unseated
M. B. Habu Independent 29414.24
E. G. Vunagi People's Alliance Party 2039.83
Robert Perakana Independent 994.79
S. Soni National Democratic Party 281.36
West KwaioJonathan Wesley Kuka Solomon Islands United Party 30522.26Elected
Sam Philip Korasimora Independent 21315.55
J. Frank Independent 20615.04
John Ale Independent 16512.04
T. Damutalau Independent 15010.95
J. Gafui Independent 1047.59
Henry Tom Independent 1047.59Unseated
J. S. Talo Independent 836.06
S. Ira Independent 402.92
West Kwara'aeAlan Taki Solomon Islands United Party 45821.01Re-elected
Leonard Maenuna People's Alliance Party 43920.14
S. S. Ga'a Independent 29213.39
A. R. Lidimani Independent 26812.29
W. D. Tua Independent 25611.74
J. M. L. Akolo'ae Independent 1346.15
T. Babalu Independent 1215.55
W. Maelaua Independent 1064.86
Alfred Kela Independent 622.84
B. Bualea Independent 442.02
West MakiraSolomon S. Mamaloni People's Alliance Party 1,56082.89Elected
J. Morea Independent 32217.11

Aftermath

Following the elections Kenilorea was re-elected Prime Minister, defeating People's Alliance Party leader Solomon Mamaloni by 25 votes to 5. He formed a government with the support of a group of independents led by Francis Billy Hilly, who became Deputy Prime Minister. [7]

PositionMemberParty
Prime Minister Peter Kenilorea Solomon Islands United Party
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Health		 Francis Billy Hilly Independent
Minister of Agriculture and Lands Waeta Ben Independent
Minister of Education Geoffrey Beti Independent
Minister of Finance Benedict Kinika Solomon Islands United Party
Minister of Home Affairs Philip Kapini Independent
Minister of Law and Information Lawry Wickham Independent
Minister of Natural Resources Paul Tovua Solomon Islands United Party
Minister of Trade, Industry and Labour Pulepada Ghemu Solomon Islands United Party
Minister of Transport and Communications Moffat Bonunga Solomon Islands United Party
Minister of Works and Public Utilities Tony Harihiru Solomon Islands United Party
Minister of Youth and Cultural Affairs Denis Lulei Independent

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References

  1. ↑ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p801 ISBN   0-19-924959-8
  2. ↑ Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union
  3. 1 2 "Election Results". Solomon Islands Election Resources.
  4. ↑ Solomon Islands voters tip 'em out Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1980, p9
  5. ↑ New poll ordered in Honiara Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1981, p6
  6. ↑ Loser wins in Honiara by-election Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1981, p6
  7. ↑ Kenilorea back with new ministry Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1980, p5
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