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All 38 seats in the National Parliament 19 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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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]
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]
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Solomon Islands United Party | 10,437 | 17.96 | 13 | |
People's Alliance Party | 9,085 | 15.64 | 8 | |
National Democratic Party | 4,878 | 8.40 | 2 | |
Independents | 33,697 | 58.00 | 15 | |
Total | 58,097 | 100.00 | 38 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 99,843 | – | ||
Source: Solomon Islands Election Resources[3] |
By constituency
Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Notes | |
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Central Guadalcanal | Paul Joseph Tovua | Solomon Islands United Party | 608 | 44.71 | Re-elected | |
Francis George Labu | People's Alliance Party | 244 | 17.94 | |||
Samuel Topilu | Independent | 196 | 14.41 | |||
Sam Nesa Chamatete | National Democratic Party | 167 | 12.28 | |||
M. J. Koba | Independent | 86 | 6.32 | |||
Jim Vokia | Independent | 59 | 4.34 | |||
Central Malaita | Adrian Bataiofesi | National Democratic Party | 412 | 26.95 | Elected | |
Collin Gauwane | Solomon Islands United Party | 271 | 17.72 | Unseated | ||
John Paul Dio | Independent | 234 | 15.30 | |||
B. Bosokuru | Independent | 222 | 14.52 | |||
R. Folota | Independent | 113 | 7.39 | |||
Vincent Talauburi | Independent | 97 | 6.34 | |||
Lionel Oloni | Independent | 81 | 5.30 | |||
Frank Fosala | Independent | 41 | 2.68 | |||
F. Kona | Independent | 23 | 1.50 | |||
George Maelalo | Independent | 20 | 1.31 | |||
Pita Saefafia Kirimaoma | Independent | 15 | 0.98 | |||
East ꞌAreꞌare | Peter Kenilorea | Solomon Islands United Party | 816 | 82.67 | Re-elected | |
F. G. Anohere | People's Alliance Party | 171 | 17.33 | |||
East Guadalcanal | Ezekiel Alebua | Independent | 297 | 22.59 | Elected | |
David Valusa | National Democratic Party | 268 | 20.38 | Unseated | ||
Sam Iko | People's Alliance Party | 207 | 15.74 | |||
Calisto Houma | Independent | 199 | 15.13 | |||
T. Labuvilia | Independent | 199 | 15.13 | |||
E. I. Oha | Independent | 66 | 5.02 | |||
W. Teteha | Independent | 60 | 4.56 | |||
Joel Kikolo | Independent | 19 | 1.44 | |||
East Honiara | Batholomew Ulufa'alu | National Democratic Party | 493 | 33.04 | Re-elected | |
John Maetia Kaliuae | Solomon Islands United Party | 403 | 27.01 | |||
S. Saunana | Independent | 323 | 21.65 | |||
Stephen Anilafa Sipolo | People's Alliance Party | 110 | 7.37 | |||
F. Tafea | Independent | 93 | 6.23 | |||
R. Lence | Independent | 70 | 4.69 | |||
East Isabel | Michael Evo | Independent | 586 | 32.16 | Elected | |
Culwick Maneguasa Vahia | People's Alliance Party | 294 | 16.14 | |||
Z. Takonene | Independent | 209 | 11.47 | |||
Francis Reginald Kikolo | Solomon Islands United Party | 184 | 10.10 | Unseated | ||
N. Legua | Independent | 172 | 9.44 | |||
M. Manesonia | Independent | 158 | 8.67 | |||
J. Aujare | Independent | 120 | 6.59 | |||
T. Quity | Independent | 99 | 5.43 | |||
East Kwaio | Daniel Foasifobae | Solomon Islands United Party | 646 | 51.68 | Elected | |
Jonathan Fifii | National Democratic Party | 604 | 48.32 | Unseated | ||
East Makira | Benedict Kinika | Independent | 1,001 | 39.46 | Re-elected | |
David Sitai | Independent | 989 | 38.98 | |||
F. Campbell | People's Alliance Party | 440 | 17.34 | |||
A. Wabwo | Independent | 107 | 4.22 | |||
East Malaita | Alfred Maetia | Solomon Islands United Party | 578 | 29.99 | Elected | |
Faneta Sira | National Democratic Party | 331 | 17.18 | Unseated | ||
Billy Fa'arobo | Independent | 282 | 14.63 | |||
Andrew Buga | Independent | 127 | 6.59 | |||
J. Waita | Independent | 124 | 6.43 | |||
Blake Afuga | People's Alliance Party | 123 | 6.38 | |||
E. Lade | Independent | 110 | 5.71 | |||
S. Dolaiasi | Independent | 104 | 5.40 | |||
M. Sanga | Independent | 88 | 4.57 | |||
L. Lomo | Independent | 48 | 2.49 | |||
R. Tisah | Independent | 12 | 0.62 | |||
Gizo/Kolombangara | Lawry Eddie Wickham | Independent | 401 | 32.55 | Re-elected | |
Joini Tutua | People's Alliance Party | 275 | 22.32 | |||
K. Russell | Independent | 193 | 15.67 | |||
D. Hivah | Independent | 182 | 14.77 | |||
J. Qaqara | National Democratic Party | 181 | 14.69 | |||
Lau/Mbaelelea | George Suri Kwanae | Independent | 323 | 12.14 | Elected | |
Nathan Wate | National Democratic Party | 320 | 12.03 | |||
M. Akwai | Independent | 300 | 11.27 | |||
Diau Mauga | Independent | 289 | 10.86 | |||
J. Belo | Independent | 252 | 9.47 | |||
Mariano Kelesi | Independent | 246 | 9.24 | Unseated | ||
F. Osifelo | Solomon Islands United Party | 235 | 8.83 | |||
J. Rilaua | Independent | 194 | 7.29 | |||
S. Iniomea | Independent | 147 | 5.52 | |||
P. Kirio | Independent | 145 | 5.45 | |||
P. Kosemu | Independent | 140 | 5.26 | |||
L. Silifa | Independent | 70 | 2.63 | |||
Malaita Outer Islands | Paul Keyaumi | People's Alliance Party | 178 | 38.03 | Elected | |
Abraham Kapei | Solomon Islands United Party | 163 | 34.83 | |||
Johnson Kengalu | Solomon Islands United Party | 68 | 14.53 | Unseated | ||
P. Piva | Independent | 52 | 11.11 | |||
F. Mulvey | Independent | 7 | 1.50 | |||
Marovo | Pulepada Ghemu | Solomon Islands United Party | 351 | 27.49 | Re-elected | |
E. W. Anderson | People's Alliance Party | 238 | 18.64 | |||
A. Lokopio | Independent | 206 | 16.13 | |||
R. Ophiuvendi | Independent | 202 | 15.82 | |||
P. Haro | Independent | 190 | 14.88 | |||
J. Kinio | National Democratic Party | 90 | 7.05 | |||
Nggela | Richard Harper | People's Alliance Party | 547 | 20.43 | Elected | |
Gordon Mara | Independent | 515 | 19.23 | |||
James Loti | Independent | 511 | 19.08 | |||
D. P. Maeke | Solomon Islands United Party | 323 | 12.06 | |||
Robert Pule | Independent | 310 | 11.58 | |||
Johnson Soro | Independent | 202 | 7.54 | |||
F. Sawanu | Independent | 152 | 5.68 | |||
Ben Tumulima | Independent | 118 | 4.41 | Unseated | ||
North Choiseul | Allan Qurusu | Solomon Islands United Party | 447 | 35.93 | Elected | |
P. Amedio | Independent | 309 | 24.84 | |||
E. K. Tangolo | Independent | 189 | 15.19 | |||
Jimmy Pitanapi | People's Alliance Party | 130 | 10.45 | |||
N. N. Derekolo | Independent | 90 | 7.23 | |||
J. Vorekale | Independent | 79 | 6.35 | |||
North East Guadalcanal | Waeta Ben | Independent | 842 | 68.57 | Re-elected | |
David Kauli | People's Alliance Party | 157 | 12.79 | |||
C. D. Kokoluvia | Independent | 83 | 6.76 | |||
Reuben Bula | Independent | 78 | 6.35 | |||
G. Mccall | Independent | 68 | 5.54 | |||
North Guadalcanal | Philip Kapini | Independent | 764 | 44.89 | Re-elected | |
Alfred Maeke | National Democratic Party | 276 | 16.22 | |||
F. Laumae | Independent | 230 | 13.51 | |||
Alfred Thugea | Solomon Islands United Party | 167 | 9.81 | |||
Stephen Paeni | Independent | 151 | 8.87 | |||
R. Patua | Independent | 114 | 6.70 | |||
North West Malaita | Bartholomew Leni Olea | People's Alliance Party | 431 | 29.85 | Elected | |
Joseph Taega | National Democratic Party | 268 | 18.56 | Unseated | ||
S. Danitofea | Independent | 201 | 13.92 | |||
Swanson Cornelius Konofilia | Solomon Islands United Party | 165 | 11.43 | |||
Mahion Dofai | Independent | 92 | 6.37 | |||
A. Maeobia | Independent | 87 | 6.02 | |||
Dominic Surioa | Independent | 78 | 5.40 | |||
J. L. Rodobui | Independent | 48 | 3.32 | |||
Festus Kenileana | Independent | 38 | 2.63 | |||
Bartholomew Riolo Okesi | Independent | 36 | 2.49 | |||
Ranongga/Simbo | Francis Billy Hilly | Independent | 394 | 33.56 | Re-elected | |
B. E. Nagu | Solomon Islands United Party | 176 | 14.99 | |||
J. Poihiti | People's Alliance Party | 156 | 13.29 | |||
Bruce Ragoso | Independent | 150 | 12.78 | |||
G. Labo | Independent | 127 | 10.82 | |||
Patterson Runikera | National Democratic Party | 93 | 7.92 | |||
J. Kiko | Independent | 78 | 6.64 | |||
Rennell/Bellona | Paul John | People's Alliance Party | 281 | 36.49 | Elected | |
John Tepaika | Solomon Islands United Party | 261 | 33.90 | Unseated | ||
J. T. Puia | National Democratic Party | 228 | 29.61 | |||
Roviana and North New Georgia | Geoffrey Opokana Beti | Independent | 701 | 46.73 | Re-elected | |
Frank Jamakana | Independent | 393 | 26.20 | |||
W. Uluilakeba | Independent | 240 | 16.00 | |||
Luxton Jovere | People's Alliance Party | 90 | 6.00 | |||
Alphonse Daga | Independent | 76 | 5.07 | |||
Russells/Savo | John Ngina | People's Alliance Party | 395 | 28.56 | Elected | |
Peter Manetiva | Independent | 335 | 24.22 | Unseated | ||
Mark Vaka | Independent | 257 | 18.58 | |||
A. Tonezepo | National Democratic Party | 171 | 12.36 | |||
A. Adifaka | Solomon Islands United Party | 108 | 7.81 | |||
S. Timi | Independent | 70 | 5.06 | |||
G. Tatea | Independent | 47 | 3.40 | |||
Shortland | Peter J. Salaka | Independent | 348 | 54.21 | Elected | |
Roy Kelosi | Independent | 110 | 17.13 | |||
Remesio Eresi | Independent | 103 | 16.04 | Unseated | ||
R. Kimisi | Independent | 50 | 7.79 | |||
Edward Kingmele | People's Alliance Party | 31 | 4.83 | |||
Small Malaita | Tony Harihiru | Solomon Islands United Party | 924 | 38.31 | Elected | |
Alex Bartlett | Independent | 364 | 15.09 | |||
Anthony Saru | Independent | 286 | 11.86 | |||
Richard Watekari | Independent | 205 | 8.50 | |||
David Lilimae | People's Alliance Party | 182 | 7.55 | |||
Emilio Li'I Ouou | National Democratic Party | 151 | 6.26 | Unseated | ||
S. B. Ohanikeni | Independent | 123 | 5.10 | |||
B. Rilanga | Independent | 76 | 3.15 | |||
D. L. Uqemane | Independent | 51 | 2.11 | |||
A. Po'oia | Independent | 32 | 1.33 | |||
H. Maelasi | Independent | 18 | 0.75 | |||
South Choiseul | Jason Dorovolomo | Solomon Islands United Party | 621 | 45.43 | Re-elected | |
Franklin Pitakaka | Independent | 318 | 23.26 | |||
J. Gaqurae | Independent | 268 | 19.60 | |||
M. Pitakaka | Independent | 160 | 11.70 | |||
South Guadalcanal | George Wilson Mangale | Independent | 413 | 26.63 | Elected | |
D. Manea | Independent | 390 | 25.15 | |||
A. Manakako | Independent | 267 | 17.21 | |||
Victor Alikivara | National Democratic Party | 243 | 15.67 | |||
S. Sese | People's Alliance Party | 182 | 11.73 | |||
P. Manegavai | Independent | 56 | 3.61 | |||
Temotu Nende | Ataban M Tropa | People's Alliance Party | 499 | 32.49 | Elected | |
Robert Mewebu | Solomon Islands United Party | 359 | 23.37 | |||
Samuel Tensing Leo | Independent | 292 | 19.01 | |||
John Melanoli | Independent | 218 | 14.19 | Unseated | ||
J. Mekabu | Independent | 168 | 10.94 | |||
Temotu Pele | Moffat Bonunga | Solomon Islands United Party | 567 | 37.25 | Re-elected | |
Matthew Leuba | Independent | 268 | 17.61 | |||
John Mark Ma'ake | Independent | 252 | 16.56 | |||
B. Bonie | Independent | 228 | 14.98 | |||
Santas Paikai | People's Alliance Party | 207 | 13.60 | |||
Ulawa/Ugi | Andrew Mamau | Independent | 542 | 62.16 | Elected | |
Daniel Ho'ota | Independent | 282 | 32.34 | Unseated | ||
B. Tapo'oa | Independent | 48 | 5.50 | |||
Vella Lavella | George Talasasa | Solomon Islands United Party | 275 | 17.03 | Elected | |
S. Matluri | Independent | 274 | 16.97 | |||
C. Dorauvo | Independent | 253 | 15.67 | |||
Andrew Kukuti | Independent | 236 | 14.61 | Unseated | ||
Seth G. Lekelalu | Independent | 222 | 13.75 | |||
S. Rausu | Independent | 181 | 11.21 | |||
C. Piraka | Independent | 174 | 10.77 | |||
Vona Vona/Rendova/Tetepari | Hugh Soakai | Solomon Islands United Party | 379 | 27.21 | Elected | |
John Talasasa | Independent | 272 | 19.53 | Unseated | ||
J. D. Mare | Independent | 247 | 17.73 | |||
George Pina Lilo | Independent | 198 | 14.21 | |||
Patrick Paia | People's Alliance Party | 110 | 7.90 | |||
Darcy Everett Lilo | Independent | 104 | 7.47 | |||
B. Gadepeta | Independent | 45 | 3.23 | |||
J. I. Sakiri | Independent | 38 | 2.73 | |||
West ꞌAreꞌare | Alfred Aihunu | Independent | 450 | 38.07 | Elected | |
David Kausimae | People's Alliance Party | 433 | 36.63 | Unseated | ||
J. Korinihona | Solomon Islands United Party | 211 | 17.85 | |||
John Mare Aihunu | Independent | 51 | 4.31 | |||
M. S. Houia | Independent | 37 | 3.13 | |||
West Guadalcanal | Kamilo Teke | People's Alliance Party | 486 | 26.40 | Elected | |
Bartholomew Buchanan | Independent | 478 | 25.96 | |||
Matthew Belamataga | Independent | 406 | 22.05 | Unseated | ||
M. Qolu | Independent | 226 | 12.28 | |||
Savino Kokopu | National Democratic Party | 141 | 7.66 | |||
F. Tavalo | Independent | 104 | 5.65 | |||
West Honiara | Ben Gale | Independent | 443 | 26.26 | Elected | |
Gordon Billy Gatu | National Democratic Party | 413 | 24.48 | |||
Francis Joseph Saemala | Solomon Islands United Party | 368 | 21.81 | |||
Peter Vincent Bennett | People's Alliance Party | 286 | 16.95 | |||
G. Atkin | Independent | 122 | 7.23 | |||
Colin Bentley | Independent | 55 | 3.26 | |||
West Isabel | Dennis Carlos Lulei | Independent | 882 | 42.71 | Elected | |
Willie Betu | Independent | 559 | 27.07 | Unseated | ||
M. B. Habu | Independent | 294 | 14.24 | |||
E. G. Vunagi | People's Alliance Party | 203 | 9.83 | |||
Robert Perakana | Independent | 99 | 4.79 | |||
S. Soni | National Democratic Party | 28 | 1.36 | |||
West Kwaio | Jonathan Wesley Kuka | Solomon Islands United Party | 305 | 22.26 | Elected | |
Sam Philip Korasimora | Independent | 213 | 15.55 | |||
J. Frank | Independent | 206 | 15.04 | |||
John Ale | Independent | 165 | 12.04 | |||
T. Damutalau | Independent | 150 | 10.95 | |||
J. Gafui | Independent | 104 | 7.59 | |||
Henry Tom | Independent | 104 | 7.59 | Unseated | ||
J. S. Talo | Independent | 83 | 6.06 | |||
S. Ira | Independent | 40 | 2.92 | |||
West Kwara'ae | Alan Taki | Solomon Islands United Party | 458 | 21.01 | Re-elected | |
Leonard Maenuna | People's Alliance Party | 439 | 20.14 | |||
S. S. Ga'a | Independent | 292 | 13.39 | |||
A. R. Lidimani | Independent | 268 | 12.29 | |||
W. D. Tua | Independent | 256 | 11.74 | |||
J. M. L. Akolo'ae | Independent | 134 | 6.15 | |||
T. Babalu | Independent | 121 | 5.55 | |||
W. Maelaua | Independent | 106 | 4.86 | |||
Alfred Kela | Independent | 62 | 2.84 | |||
B. Bualea | Independent | 44 | 2.02 | |||
West Makira | Solomon S. Mamaloni | People's Alliance Party | 1,560 | 82.89 | Elected | |
J. Morea | Independent | 322 | 17.11 |
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]
Position | Member | Party |
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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 |
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p801 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
- ^ Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union
- ^ a b "Election Results". Solomon Islands Election Resources.
- ^ Solomon Islands voters tip 'em out Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1980, p9
- ^ New poll ordered in Honiara Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1981, p6
- ^ Loser wins in Honiara by-election Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1981, p6
- ^ Kenilorea back with new ministry Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1980, p5