1984 Solomon Islands general election

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1984 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 21.23130
People's Alliance Solomon Mamaloni 20.9010+2
SASF 7.704New
National Democratic 7.231−1
Independents –39.359−6
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister beforePrime Minister after
Solomon Mamaloni
People's Alliance 		Peter Kenilorea
United Party

General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 24 October 1984. [1] A total of 230 candidates contested the elections, [2] the result of which was a victory for the Solomon Islands United Party, which won 13 of the 38 seats.

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Results

Eighteen incumbent MPs lost their seats, including eight ministers. [3]

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Solomon Islands United Party 14,31721.23130
People's Alliance Party 14,09120.9010+2
Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 5,1907.704New
National Democratic Party 4,8747.231−1
Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement2,4203.590New
Independents26,53139.359−6
Vacant1–
Total67,423100.00380
Registered voters/turnout110,339–
Source: Solomon Islands Election Resources [4]

By constituency

ConstituencyCandidatePartyVotes %Notes
Central GuadalcanalPaul Joseph Tovua Solomon Islands United Party 47329.20Re-elected
Samuel TopiluSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement40124.75
Sam Nesa Chamatete People's Alliance Party 34921.54
Cain Eric Seri Independent 26316.23
Walter VaghiSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua1348.27
Central MalaitaAdrian Bataiofesi National Democratic Party 61535.20Re-elected
Collin Gauwane Solomon Islands United Party 32018.32
Japhlet Fono Independent 1578.99
Walter Andy OfonaniSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement1357.73
Clifton Kalu Independent 955.44
Tina Wawane Independent 905.15
Harold Maomatekwa Independent 895.09
Philip Jack Aru Independent 864.92
Ariel Bill Arafamae Independent 603.43
Harry Toliabu Independent 301.72
Justus Charles Lesimaoma Independent 291.66
David MaefasiaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua241.37
Andrew Saeni People's Alliance Party 170.97
East ꞌAreꞌarePeter Kenilorea Solomon Islands United Party 1,01682.20Re-elected
Alphonsus Nori People's Alliance Party 22017.80
East GuadalcanalEzekiel Alebua Solomon Islands United Party 95848.83Re-elected
David Valusa People's Alliance Party 39720.23
Johnson Koli Independent 36818.76
Norman Onorio Independent 23912.18
East HoniaraJohn Maetia Kaliuae Solomon Islands United Party 54929.79Elected
Aquila Talasasa Independent 43523.60
Batholomew Ulufa'alu National Democratic Party 39021.16Unseated
David Jack MaesuaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua25113.62
Rolland Dausabea Independent 1407.60
Aziel Laete Bola'aSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement412.22
John Ratu Daofainia People's Alliance Party 372.01
East IsabelNathaniel Supa People's Alliance Party 1,00849.03Elected
Michael Evo Independent 81339.54Unseated
Rex Bogese National Democratic Party 23511.43
East KwaioElection not held
East MakiraDavid Sitai People's Alliance Party 1,86857.51Elected
Benedict Kinika Solomon Islands United Party 1,38042.49Unseated
East MalaitaAlfred Maetia Solomon Islands United Party 82141.44Re-elected
Billy Fa'arobo Independent 30215.24
John M. RamoniSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement22211.21
Nemuel Misitana Independent 1276.41
Ariel Fa'amae Independent 1175.91
Michael Foutaenu Independent 1045.25
Alick Samo Independent 1045.25
Blake Afuga Independent 944.75
Jezrel Luitamo Kii Independent 391.97
Billy AbanaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua341.72
Thomas Siau Independent 170.86
Gizo/KolombangaraGeorge Ngumi Independent 31330.33Elected
Joini Tutua People's Alliance Party 29928.97
V. Lilo Independent 15014.53
Chris Taboua Independent 1039.98
Jackson PiasiSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua757.27
Francis Billy Hilly Independent 626.01
Hugh Paia People's Alliance Party 302.91
Lau/MbaeleleaBen FoukonaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua37110.68Elected
Paul Maenu'u Independent 36410.48
Diau Mauga Solomon Islands United Party 35110.10
George Suri Kwanae Independent 3359.64Unseated
Claudio Ganikui Independent 2928.41
Moses TeteauSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement2406.91
Lemuel W. Liobana Independent 1965.64
Ferania Sale Independent 1845.30
Bobby Kwaomae People's Alliance Party 1684.84
Solomon Beliga Laumae Independent 1604.61
Selwyn Surimalefo Independent 1554.46
Texley Fa'asi Independent 1404.03
Jim Brown Leni Independent 1353.89
Everest Ega National Democratic Party 1293.71
Saeti Saefafia Independent 812.33
Alfred Bouro Independent 792.27
Wilfred Ben Kiriau Independent 691.99
Jimmy Ngatamae Independent 250.72
Malaita Outer IslandsAbraham Kapei Solomon Islands United Party 21633.80Elected
Paul Keyaumi People's Alliance Party 19129.89Unseated
Johnson Kengalu National Democratic Party 16325.51
Mark EtuaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua385.95
Reuben Tenai Independent 314.85
MarovoChristopher C. Abe People's Alliance Party 71938.84Elected
Snyder Rini Independent 55930.20
Rodrick Terry Kera National Democratic Party 29515.94
Pulepada Ghemu Solomon Islands United Party 27815.02Unseated
NggelaRobert Bera Independent 1,02233.10Elected
Gordon Mara Solomon Islands United Party 90329.24
Henry Raraka Koga Independent 53617.36
Richard Tinoni People's Alliance Party 31510.20
Johnson Soro Independent 1725.57
Richard Harper Independent 782.53Unseated
Ben Tumulima Independent 622.01
North ChoiseulAllan Qurusu Solomon Islands United Party 90462.78Re-elected
Isaac KoramakoloSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua28319.65
Jimmy Pitanapi Independent 25317.57
North East GuadalcanalDaniel Sade Independent 44132.40Elected
Waeta Ben Solomon Islands United Party 37727.70Unseated
Nelson Thoa Independent 23917.56
Billy Tapalia National Democratic Party 1249.11
Reuben Bula Independent 836.10
Moses GhauaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua705.14
Simon None Independent 271.98
North GuadalcanalStephen Paeni People's Alliance Party 67631.49Elected
Alfred Thugea Solomon Islands United Party 53124.73
David Thuguvoda Independent 36116.81
Samuel OnoSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua25411.83
Alfred Maeke Independent 22810.62
Peter Sesela Independent 974.52
North West MalaitaSwanson Cornelius Konofilia Solomon Islands United Party 36021.98Elected
Bartholomew Leni Olea Independent 23414.29Unseated
Norman Kwalemanu Independent 22613.80
Samuel Misitana Independent 1519.22
Saul SiomagelaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua1428.67
Joseph Taega National Democratic Party 1418.61
John Rarangia Independent 1066.47
James Delamani Independent 1006.11
Andrew Willis Independent 724.40
Leonard Suluala Independent 492.99
Felix Laumae Independent 332.01
Francis Daukwai Independent 241.47
Ranongga/SimboCharlie Panakera Independent 66447.53Elected
Peter Beck Independent 34524.70
Boaz Nagu Eddie Independent 15310.95
Bruce Ragoso Independent 14710.52
Patterson Runikera Independent 886.30
Rennell/BellonaJohn TepaikaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua35742.05Elected
Paul John People's Alliance Party 20624.26Unseated
James Tepuke Independent 16719.67
Puia Kaunga National Democratic Party 779.07
Abiah Tegheta Solomon Islands United Party 424.95
Roviana and North New GeorgiaJob Dudley Tausinga People's Alliance Party 1,48859.17Elected
William Talasasa National Democratic Party 90135.83
Rennell Mamupania Independent 1265.01
Russells/SavoJohn Ngina People's Alliance Party 52428.71Re-elected
Mark Roboliu Kemakeza Independent 28515.62
Nestor Bele Independent 23312.77
Aubrey PuiaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua23312.77
Mark Golu Independent 20711.34
B. Silas Selo Independent 1578.60
Jacob Manegaru Independent 894.88
John Baptist Tura Independent 563.07
Wilson Sungi Independent 412.25
ShortlandPeter J. Salaka Independent 19125.99Re-elected
Lawrence Alisae Independent 14720.00
Remesio Eresi National Democratic Party 14119.18
Roy Kelosi Independent 11515.65
Jerry BuareSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua8311.29
Christopher Laore People's Alliance Party 587.89
Small MalaitaTony Harihiru Solomon Islands United Party 51219.29Re-elected
Alex Bartlett Independent 48418.24
Anthony SaruSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement27010.17
David Lilimae Independent 27010.17
Richard Watekari People's Alliance Party 26810.10
David TapiaiSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua1967.39
William Nii Haomae Independent 1646.18
John S. Watemae Independent 1234.63
Christian Moffat Suiga Independent 1164.37
Stanley Walakutu Independent 1104.14
Peter Wateoli National Democratic Party 943.54
Emanuel Rapumanu Independent 471.77
South ChoiseulJason Dorovolomo Solomon Islands United Party 45425.66Re-elected
Harrison Benjamin People's Alliance Party 33318.82
Franklin Pitakaka Independent 33318.82
Isaac Qoloni Independent 21912.38
Rence Kodosiku Independent 1619.10
Leadly Mediko Independent 814.58
Metcalf Pitasopa Independent 804.52
Binet Gadebeta Independent 693.90
Billy Takubala Independent 392.20
South GuadalcanalSethuel KellySolomon Agu Segu-Fenua78544.93Elected
Victor Samuel Ngele Solomon Islands United Party 54631.25
Stephen Cheka People's Alliance Party 41623.81
Temotu NendeAtaban M Tropa People's Alliance Party 1,01849.76Re-elected
Robert Mewebu National Democratic Party 50324.58
Peter Noli Independent 40119.60
John Melanoli Independent 1246.06
Temotu PeleSimon Peter Leinga People's Alliance Party 34422.14Elected
John Baddley Bakila National Democratic Party 30919.88
Clement Jimmy NateiSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua26817.25
Simon Keire Independent 21413.77
Ezekiel Maai Alolo Independent 18712.03
Moffat Bonunga Solomon Islands United Party 17511.26Unseated
David Dawea Taukalo Independent 573.67
Ulawa/UgiAndrew Mamau People's Alliance Party 55656.73Re-elected
Geoffrey LoloitoSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua17818.16
Frank Porara Solomon Islands United Party 10911.12
Moffat Ramoni Independent 616.22
Mathias Sitana National Democratic Party 575.82
Michael Umaleo Independent 191.94
Vella LavellaSeth G. Lekelalu Solomon Islands United Party 98954.73Elected
George Talasasa People's Alliance Party 52028.78Unseated
Andrew Kukuti Independent 29816.49
Vona Vona/Rendova/TetepariDanny PhilipSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua48030.34Elected
Willie Lianga People's Alliance Party 28317.89
Richard Boso Independent 23414.79
Frank Jamakana Independent 21713.72
Hugh Soakai Solomon Islands United Party 17911.31Unseated
Maekera Viuru Independent 1147.21
Rex Biku Independent 754.74
West ꞌAreꞌareDavid Kausimae People's Alliance Party 42833.26Elected
Alfred Aihunu Solomon Islands United Party 39430.61Unseated
John AsiparaSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua22217.25
Timothy Kauhiona Independent 977.54
Albert Hauhare Independent 745.75
John Manewai Independent 564.35
John Mare Aihunu Independent 161.24
West GuadalcanalGeorge Kejoa Independent 55726.15Elected
Orlie Torling Independent 47622.35
Bernard GaroSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua33115.54
Kamilo Teke People's Alliance Party 24311.41Unseated
Bartholomew Buchanan Independent 2009.39
Matthew BelamatagaSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement1597.46
John Toto National Democratic Party 1175.49
George Wilson Mangale Independent 472.21
West HoniaraBen Gale Solomon Islands United Party 48433.04Elected
Andrew Nori People's Alliance Party 35123.96
Peter Vincent Bennett National Democratic Party 24516.72
Gordon Billy Gatu Independent 15210.38Unseated
Stephen MartinSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua896.08
Duddley Wate Independent 624.23
Patrick Leta Independent 422.87
William Taisia Independent 211.43
Edwin SitoriSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement191.30
West IsabelDennis Carlos Lulei Independent 1,38460.68Re-elected
Lily O. PoznanskiSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement51122.40
Nelson Kehe Kile People's Alliance Party 38616.92
West KwaioJonathan Wesley Kuka Solomon Islands United Party 55131.54Re-elected
Sam Philip Korasimora People's Alliance Party 23213.28
Abraham Baeanisia National Democratic Party 21712.42
John Ale Independent 19911.39
Paul Andrew Foasi Independent 18710.70
John Martin Garo Independent 1548.82
Lawrence Utaka Independent 653.72
Eustace Ingi Independent 462.63
Jack Francis RossSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua442.52
Adrian Eddy Bibimauri Independent 331.89
Jungle Holy Deve Independent 191.09
West Kwara'aeStephen Tonafalea Independent 72829.17Elected
Leonard Maenuna Solomon Islands United Party 44517.83
Robert Wilson AioroSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement35014.02
Alan Taki Independent 27911.18Unseated
Nelson Kifo Independent 2319.25
Patrick Liufo'oa Gwaimaoa People's Alliance Party 1435.73
Francis Lulumani National Democratic Party 1214.85
Geoffrey Anii Independent 1184.73
M. J. Lioa Independent 813.25
West MakiraSolomon S. Mamaloni Independent 1,71177.99Re-elected
Mathias TaroSolomon Agu Segu-Fenua24811.30
Gad Hagasuramo Independent 1637.43
John MarahoraSolomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement723.28

Aftermath

Following the elections, Peter Kenilorea was elected Prime Minister on 24 October, defeating Solomon Mamaloni by 21 votes to 13. All twelve People's Alliance Party MPs and the sole National Democratic Party MP voted for Mamaloni, while the thirteen Solomon Islands United Party MPs, four Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua MPs and four independents voted for Kenilorea. [5]

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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. ↑ Eight ministers out in Solomons poll Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1984, p7
  4. ↑ "Election Results". Solomon Islands Election Resources.
  5. ↑ Kenilorea is Solomons P.M. Pacific Islands Monthly, January 1985, p7
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