1984 Solomon Islands general election

1984 Solomon Islands general election
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All 38 seats in the National Parliament
19 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader Vote % Seats +/–
United Party Peter Kenilorea 21.23 13 0
People's Alliance Solomon Mamaloni 20.90 10 +2
SASF 7.70 4 New
National Democratic 7.23 1 −1
Independents – 39.35 9 −6
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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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.

Results

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

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Solomon Islands United Party14,31721.23130
People's Alliance Party14,09120.9010+2
Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua5,1907.704New
National Democratic Party4,8747.231−1
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

Constituency Candidate Party Votes % Notes
Central Guadalcanal Paul Joseph Tovua Solomon Islands United Party 473 29.20 Re-elected
Samuel Topilu Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 401 24.75
Sam Nesa Chamatete People's Alliance Party 349 21.54
Cain Eric Seri Independent 263 16.23
Walter Vaghi Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 134 8.27
Central Malaita Adrian Bataiofesi National Democratic Party 615 35.20 Re-elected
Collin Gauwane Solomon Islands United Party 320 18.32
Japhlet Fono Independent 157 8.99
Walter Andy Ofonani Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 135 7.73
Clifton Kalu Independent 95 5.44
Tina Wawane Independent 90 5.15
Harold Maomatekwa Independent 89 5.09
Philip Jack Aru Independent 86 4.92
Ariel Bill Arafamae Independent 60 3.43
Harry Toliabu Independent 30 1.72
Justus Charles Lesimaoma Independent 29 1.66
David Maefasia Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 24 1.37
Andrew Saeni People's Alliance Party 17 0.97
East ꞌAreꞌare Peter Kenilorea Solomon Islands United Party 1,016 82.20 Re-elected
Alphonsus Nori People's Alliance Party 220 17.80
East Guadalcanal Ezekiel Alebua Solomon Islands United Party 958 48.83 Re-elected
David Valusa People's Alliance Party 397 20.23
Johnson Koli Independent 368 18.76
Norman Onorio Independent 239 12.18
East Honiara John Maetia Kaliuae Solomon Islands United Party 549 29.79 Elected
Aquila Talasasa Independent 435 23.60
Batholomew Ulufa'alu National Democratic Party 390 21.16 Unseated
David Jack Maesua Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 251 13.62
Rolland Dausabea Independent 140 7.60
Aziel Laete Bola'a Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 41 2.22
John Ratu Daofainia People's Alliance Party 37 2.01
East Isabel Nathaniel Supa People's Alliance Party 1,008 49.03 Elected
Michael Evo Independent 813 39.54 Unseated
Rex Bogese National Democratic Party 235 11.43
East Kwaio Election not held
East Makira David Sitai People's Alliance Party 1,868 57.51 Elected
Benedict Kinika Solomon Islands United Party 1,380 42.49 Unseated
East Malaita Alfred Maetia Solomon Islands United Party 821 41.44 Re-elected
Billy Fa'arobo Independent 302 15.24
John M. Ramoni Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 222 11.21
Nemuel Misitana Independent 127 6.41
Ariel Fa'amae Independent 117 5.91
Michael Foutaenu Independent 104 5.25
Alick Samo Independent 104 5.25
Blake Afuga Independent 94 4.75
Jezrel Luitamo Kii Independent 39 1.97
Billy Abana Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 34 1.72
Thomas Siau Independent 17 0.86
Gizo/Kolombangara George Ngumi Independent 313 30.33 Elected
Joini Tutua People's Alliance Party 299 28.97
V. Lilo Independent 150 14.53
Chris Taboua Independent 103 9.98
Jackson Piasi Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 75 7.27
Francis Billy Hilly Independent 62 6.01
Hugh Paia People's Alliance Party 30 2.91
Lau/Mbaelelea Ben Foukona Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 371 10.68 Elected
Paul Maenu'u Independent 364 10.48
Diau Mauga Solomon Islands United Party 351 10.10
George Suri Kwanae Independent 335 9.64 Unseated
Claudio Ganikui Independent 292 8.41
Moses Teteau Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 240 6.91
Lemuel W. Liobana Independent 196 5.64
Ferania Sale Independent 184 5.30
Bobby Kwaomae People's Alliance Party 168 4.84
Solomon Beliga Laumae Independent 160 4.61
Selwyn Surimalefo Independent 155 4.46
Texley Fa'asi Independent 140 4.03
Jim Brown Leni Independent 135 3.89
Everest Ega National Democratic Party 129 3.71
Saeti Saefafia Independent 81 2.33
Alfred Bouro Independent 79 2.27
Wilfred Ben Kiriau Independent 69 1.99
Jimmy Ngatamae Independent 25 0.72
Malaita Outer Islands Abraham Kapei Solomon Islands United Party 216 33.80 Elected
Paul Keyaumi People's Alliance Party 191 29.89 Unseated
Johnson Kengalu National Democratic Party 163 25.51
Mark Etua Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 38 5.95
Reuben Tenai Independent 31 4.85
Marovo Christopher C. Abe People's Alliance Party 719 38.84 Elected
Snyder Rini Independent 559 30.20
Rodrick Terry Kera National Democratic Party 295 15.94
Pulepada Ghemu Solomon Islands United Party 278 15.02 Unseated
Nggela Robert Bera Independent 1,022 33.10 Elected
Gordon Mara Solomon Islands United Party 903 29.24
Henry Raraka Koga Independent 536 17.36
Richard Tinoni People's Alliance Party 315 10.20
Johnson Soro Independent 172 5.57
Richard Harper Independent 78 2.53 Unseated
Ben Tumulima Independent 62 2.01
North Choiseul Allan Qurusu Solomon Islands United Party 904 62.78 Re-elected
Isaac Koramakolo Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 283 19.65
Jimmy Pitanapi Independent 253 17.57
North East Guadalcanal Daniel Sade Independent 441 32.40 Elected
Waeta Ben Solomon Islands United Party 377 27.70 Unseated
Nelson Thoa Independent 239 17.56
Billy Tapalia National Democratic Party 124 9.11
Reuben Bula Independent 83 6.10
Moses Ghaua Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 70 5.14
Simon None Independent 27 1.98
North Guadalcanal Stephen Paeni People's Alliance Party 676 31.49 Elected
Alfred Thugea Solomon Islands United Party 531 24.73
David Thuguvoda Independent 361 16.81
Samuel Ono Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 254 11.83
Alfred Maeke Independent 228 10.62
Peter Sesela Independent 97 4.52
North West Malaita Swanson Cornelius Konofilia Solomon Islands United Party 360 21.98 Elected
Bartholomew Leni Olea Independent 234 14.29 Unseated
Norman Kwalemanu Independent 226 13.80
Samuel Misitana Independent 151 9.22
Saul Siomagela Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 142 8.67
Joseph Taega National Democratic Party 141 8.61
John Rarangia Independent 106 6.47
James Delamani Independent 100 6.11
Andrew Willis Independent 72 4.40
Leonard Suluala Independent 49 2.99
Felix Laumae Independent 33 2.01
Francis Daukwai Independent 24 1.47
Ranongga/Simbo Charlie Panakera Independent 664 47.53 Elected
Peter Beck Independent 345 24.70
Boaz Nagu Eddie Independent 153 10.95
Bruce Ragoso Independent 147 10.52
Patterson Runikera Independent 88 6.30
Rennell/Bellona John Tepaika Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 357 42.05 Elected
Paul John People's Alliance Party 206 24.26 Unseated
James Tepuke Independent 167 19.67
Puia Kaunga National Democratic Party 77 9.07
Abiah Tegheta Solomon Islands United Party 42 4.95
Roviana and North New Georgia Job Dudley Tausinga People's Alliance Party 1,488 59.17 Elected
William Talasasa National Democratic Party 901 35.83
Rennell Mamupania Independent 126 5.01
Russells/Savo John Ngina People's Alliance Party 524 28.71 Re-elected
Mark Roboliu Kemakeza Independent 285 15.62
Nestor Bele Independent 233 12.77
Aubrey Puia Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 233 12.77
Mark Golu Independent 207 11.34
B. Silas Selo Independent 157 8.60
Jacob Manegaru Independent 89 4.88
John Baptist Tura Independent 56 3.07
Wilson Sungi Independent 41 2.25
Shortland Peter J. Salaka Independent 191 25.99 Re-elected
Lawrence Alisae Independent 147 20.00
Remesio Eresi National Democratic Party 141 19.18
Roy Kelosi Independent 115 15.65
Jerry Buare Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 83 11.29
Christopher Laore People's Alliance Party 58 7.89
Small Malaita Tony Harihiru Solomon Islands United Party 512 19.29 Re-elected
Alex Bartlett Independent 484 18.24
Anthony Saru Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 270 10.17
David Lilimae Independent 270 10.17
Richard Watekari People's Alliance Party 268 10.10
David Tapiai Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 196 7.39
William Nii Haomae Independent 164 6.18
John S. Watemae Independent 123 4.63
Christian Moffat Suiga Independent 116 4.37
Stanley Walakutu Independent 110 4.14
Peter Wateoli National Democratic Party 94 3.54
Emanuel Rapumanu Independent 47 1.77
South Choiseul Jason Dorovolomo Solomon Islands United Party 454 25.66 Re-elected
Harrison Benjamin People's Alliance Party 333 18.82
Franklin Pitakaka Independent 333 18.82
Isaac Qoloni Independent 219 12.38
Rence Kodosiku Independent 161 9.10
Leadly Mediko Independent 81 4.58
Metcalf Pitasopa Independent 80 4.52
Binet Gadebeta Independent 69 3.90
Billy Takubala Independent 39 2.20
South Guadalcanal Sethuel Kelly Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 785 44.93 Elected
Victor Samuel Ngele Solomon Islands United Party 546 31.25
Stephen Cheka People's Alliance Party 416 23.81
Temotu Nende Ataban M Tropa People's Alliance Party 1,018 49.76 Re-elected
Robert Mewebu National Democratic Party 503 24.58
Peter Noli Independent 401 19.60
John Melanoli Independent 124 6.06
Temotu Pele Simon Peter Leinga People's Alliance Party 344 22.14 Elected
John Baddley Bakila National Democratic Party 309 19.88
Clement Jimmy Natei Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 268 17.25
Simon Keire Independent 214 13.77
Ezekiel Maai Alolo Independent 187 12.03
Moffat Bonunga Solomon Islands United Party 175 11.26 Unseated
David Dawea Taukalo Independent 57 3.67
Ulawa/Ugi Andrew Mamau People's Alliance Party 556 56.73 Re-elected
Geoffrey Loloito Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 178 18.16
Frank Porara Solomon Islands United Party 109 11.12
Moffat Ramoni Independent 61 6.22
Mathias Sitana National Democratic Party 57 5.82
Michael Umaleo Independent 19 1.94
Vella Lavella Seth G. Lekelalu Solomon Islands United Party 989 54.73 Elected
George Talasasa People's Alliance Party 520 28.78 Unseated
Andrew Kukuti Independent 298 16.49
Vona Vona/Rendova/Tetepari Danny Philip Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 480 30.34 Elected
Willie Lianga People's Alliance Party 283 17.89
Richard Boso Independent 234 14.79
Frank Jamakana Independent 217 13.72
Hugh Soakai Solomon Islands United Party 179 11.31 Unseated
Maekera Viuru Independent 114 7.21
Rex Biku Independent 75 4.74
West ꞌAreꞌare David Kausimae People's Alliance Party 428 33.26 Elected
Alfred Aihunu Solomon Islands United Party 394 30.61 Unseated
John Asipara Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 222 17.25
Timothy Kauhiona Independent 97 7.54
Albert Hauhare Independent 74 5.75
John Manewai Independent 56 4.35
John Mare Aihunu Independent 16 1.24
West Guadalcanal George Kejoa Independent 557 26.15 Elected
Orlie Torling Independent 476 22.35
Bernard Garo Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 331 15.54
Kamilo Teke People's Alliance Party 243 11.41 Unseated
Bartholomew Buchanan Independent 200 9.39
Matthew Belamataga Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 159 7.46
John Toto National Democratic Party 117 5.49
George Wilson Mangale Independent 47 2.21
West Honiara Ben Gale Solomon Islands United Party 484 33.04 Elected
Andrew Nori People's Alliance Party 351 23.96
Peter Vincent Bennett National Democratic Party 245 16.72
Gordon Billy Gatu Independent 152 10.38 Unseated
Stephen Martin Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 89 6.08
Duddley Wate Independent 62 4.23
Patrick Leta Independent 42 2.87
William Taisia Independent 21 1.43
Edwin Sitori Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 19 1.30
West Isabel Dennis Carlos Lulei Independent 1,384 60.68 Re-elected
Lily O. Poznanski Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 511 22.40
Nelson Kehe Kile People's Alliance Party 386 16.92
West Kwaio Jonathan Wesley Kuka Solomon Islands United Party 551 31.54 Re-elected
Sam Philip Korasimora People's Alliance Party 232 13.28
Abraham Baeanisia National Democratic Party 217 12.42
John Ale Independent 199 11.39
Paul Andrew Foasi Independent 187 10.70
John Martin Garo Independent 154 8.82
Lawrence Utaka Independent 65 3.72
Eustace Ingi Independent 46 2.63
Jack Francis Ross Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 44 2.52
Adrian Eddy Bibimauri Independent 33 1.89
Jungle Holy Deve Independent 19 1.09
West Kwara'ae Stephen Tonafalea Independent 728 29.17 Elected
Leonard Maenuna Solomon Islands United Party 445 17.83
Robert Wilson Aioro Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 350 14.02
Alan Taki Independent 279 11.18 Unseated
Nelson Kifo Independent 231 9.25
Patrick Liufo'oa Gwaimaoa People's Alliance Party 143 5.73
Francis Lulumani National Democratic Party 121 4.85
Geoffrey Anii Independent 118 4.73
M. J. Lioa Independent 81 3.25
West Makira Solomon S. Mamaloni Independent 1,711 77.99 Re-elected
Mathias Taro Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 248 11.30
Gad Hagasuramo Independent 163 7.43
John Marahora Solomon Islands Cultural Traditional Leaders Movement 72 3.28

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]

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