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2006 Solomon Islands general election

Elections in Solomon Islands


Elections in Solomon Islands

FieldValue
countrySolomon Islands
previous_election2001
election_date5 April 2006
next_election2010
seats_for_electionAll 50 seats in the National Parliament
majority_seats26
first_electionyes
party1National
seats14
percentage16.85
party2Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement
seats24
percentage26.29
party3People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands)
leader3Allan Kemakeza
seats33
percentage36.24
party4Democratic
seats43
percentage44.88
party5Liberal
leader5Bartholomew Ulufa'alu
seats52
percentage54.59
party6Solomon Islands Social Credit Party
leader6Manasseh Sogavare
seats62
percentage64.29
party7Lafari
seats72
percentage73.19
party8Independents
leader8
seats830
percentage859.89
titlePrime Minister
before_electionAllan Kemakeza
before_partyPeople's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands)
after_electionSnyder Rini
after_partyIndependent politician

General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 5 April 2006. No party won more than four of the fifty seats, while thirty seats went to independent candidates. A number of those subsequently formed an Association of Independent Members of Parliament, with Snyder Rini as their leader. Rini was elected prime minister by Parliament on 18 April, amidst "widespread street protests" in Honiara, which caused particular damage in the city's Chinatown. Rioters "alleged corruption and insisted that Mr. Rini had been unfairly favouring Chinese businessmen". While the riots ceased with the arrival of Australian and New Zealand peacekeeping troops the next day, the opposition soon lodged a motion of no confidence in Rini's premiership. Rini resigned on 26 April, having been Prime Minister for just eight days. Opposition parties united in a coalition and succeeded in having Manasseh Sogavare, of the Solomon Islands Social Credit Party, elected Prime Minister on 4 May.

Conduct

Australia sent a ten-member observer delegation to monitor the election, led by Senator Marise Payne, and comprising MPs Bob Sercombe and Michael Ferguson, former Queensland Electoral Commissioner Bob Longland, and six experienced officials from the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Defence and AusAID. The Australian observer delegation was joined by other international observer teams from New Zealand, Japan, the USA, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. The United Nations Electoral Assistance Division coordinated the consolidated international observer effort. The international observers' interim assessment said the polling process was transparent and well-conducted, and voters were able to exercise a free and secret vote.

Results

Twenty-six women candidates stood in the election, but none were elected, making the Solomons' Parliament one of the world's few all-male legislatures.

By constituency

Results by constituencyConstituencyElectorateCandidatePartyVotes%Notes
Aoke/Langalanga7,365Batholomew Ulufa'alu1,52334.90Re-elected
Mathew Cooper Wale1,03223.60
Rachel Fera55512.70
Arthold Matanani3157.20
Peter Baru2806.40
Abraham Baeanisia1613.70
Peter Obadae Koti1383.20
Benjimen Fagasi1112.50
Sudani Walemae611.40
Alfred Polard Ludae360.80
Chris Karau320.70
John Paul Dio310.70
Philip Jack Aru300.70
Rejected votes591.40
Baegu/Asifola6,975Toswel Kaua1,75841.80Elected
Steve Aumanu91321.70Unseated
Walter Folotalu68816.40
Cornelius Keteau47511.30
George Suri Laufanua3508.30
Catherine Adifaka210.50
Central Guadalcanal5,089Peter Shanel Agovaka1,12431.50Elected
Walton Naezol96627.10Unseated
Noveti Napter49013.70
Wilson Weston Suhara46713.10
Whitlam Kikolo3008.40
Simon Tonavi1634.60
Paul Berry Voromate391.10
Rejected votes210.60
Central Honiara19,539Nelson Ne'e1,64425.30Elected
John Moffat Fugui1,28319.70
Meshach Maebiru Maetoloa1,09516.80Unseated
Wayne Maepio6279.60
Delmah Lavina Nori5358.20
Moon Pin Kwan4476.90
Josephine Teakeni3525.40
Geoffrey Alacky2924.50
Eric Kwalai440.70
Quinzy Darcy320.50
Simone Geatavem Lifa280.40
John Geoffrey Kevisi270.40
Miriam Garo210.30
Rejected votes781.20
Central Kwara'ae8,977Fred Iro Fono2,80254.50Re-elected
Richard Na'amo Irosaea2,28844.50
Rejected votes541.00
Central Makira4,722Bernard Ghiro87726.80Re-elected
Johnson Taisae Sunaone44313.50
Clement Kirari39612.10
George Alfred Kuper34110.40
Fredson Fenua2928.90
Allen Ngariniuki Campbell2497.60
Andrew Mua1705.20
Gad Hagasuramo1193.60
Benedict Tahi1123.40
James Mua Rafe872.70
Stanley Waisi Tageahoro802.40
Edward Haui481.50
Rejected votes561.70
East ꞌAreꞌare5,235Edward Huniehu88226.20Re-elected
Michael Ahikau72621.60
Abraham Namokari49714.80
Dickson Warakohia48914.50
Peter Maeatua39011.60
Francis Hoasipua1354.00
Michael Wairamo1013.00
Alphonsus Nori772.30
Jezreel Loaloa591.80
Jerry Haipora Terenihona100.30
East Central Guadalcanal5,896Nollen C. Leni98423.20Re-elected
Gordon Tapalia79918.80
Hilda Thugea Kari65515.40
John Gela57713.60
Benjamin Savino3778.90
Nathaniel Mara2946.90
Jamie Lency Vokia2696.30
John Selwyn Besa'A2616.10
Johnson Meshach Villia300.70
East Choiseul4,028Mannaseh Sogavare85435.70Re-elected
Francis Qalokamake64627.00
Gordon Volaka37115.50
Moses Kurebose Biliki35514.80
Billy Takubala1365.70
Rejected votes321.30
East Guadalcanal6,212Johnson Koli1,17234.60Re-elected
Fred Laku57116.90
Bendick Tova56816.80
Joseph Hikuta'a49314.60
John Marahare2808.30
Shaniella Talasifera1534.50
Rejected votes1504.40
East Honiara30,060Charles Dausabea1,89223.00Elected
Simeon Bouro1,23215.00Unseated
Edward Jacob Ronia1,11013.50
George Mamimu1,02612.50
Jack Donga5146.20
Dominic Tata4665.70
Ronald Ila Fugui4435.40
Samuel Maesatana2102.50
Dickson Waimora2042.50
Wilson B. Karamui2022.50
Robert Wales Feraltelia1762.10
Francis Ramoifuila1511.80
John Maetia Kaliuae901.10
Paul Kakai710.90
Gabriel Taloikwai680.80
Peter Usi630.80
Fred Binta Talafunu470.60
Elson Maetia Hilly460.60
Saxon Talo420.50
Edwin Sitori Nanau240.30
Rejected votes1622.00
East Kwaio8,856Stanley Festus Sofu1,55733.70Elected
Senda Fifi84918.40
Billy Abae70115.20
Alfred Solomon Sasako65214.10Unseated
Delson Wane Safa'a47510.30
Henry Faasifoabae2264.90
Nelson Richard Isika1633.50
East Makira6,805David Sitai1,24025.30Re-elected
Alfred Ghiro1,13223.10
Fred P. Fanua57911.80
Doreen Ysabel Kuper56711.60
George Kuata48810.00
Warren Tereqora3246.60
Daniel Dannah Nahusu3016.20
Stanley S. Siapu2004.10
Francis Tagua621.30
East Malaita6,379Joses Wawari Sanga1,60145.30Re-elected
Afu Lia Billy73820.90
Alfred Maetia58316.50
Chris Maebiru2547.20
Nation Sia Saelea1785.00
Robert Nathan Mautai1193.40
Eddie Misitee Leanafaka60.20
Rejected votes571.60
Fataleka6,586Steve William Abana1,05626.00Elected
Felix Taloinao Laumae Kabini98924.40
Gabriel Kaula68416.90
Casper Cassidy Luiramo57414.20Unseated
Andy Tony Tosasai1433.50
Wilson Maemae1433.50
David Siau1273.10
George Paul Fia1223.00
Hendry Ra'aga461.10
Alice Kakabu Baekalia370.90
Catherine Leta340.80
Samuel Ifuna'au280.70
Patrick Uma170.40
George Abana Sanga130.30
Billy Dauma10.00
Rejected votes411.00
Gao/Bugotu4,758Samuel Manetoali97831.60Elected
Basil Manelegua3069.90Unseated
Nathaniel Supa3019.70
Warren B Sikilabu2688.70
Edmund Bourne Gagahe2347.60
Trasel Gilbert2026.50
Eric Notere1785.80
Nicholas Lolita1715.50
Doris Bava973.10
John Patteson Bako973.10
William Manepolo742.40
Ian Aujare541.70
Nathaniel Gudfraede421.40
John Salano341.10
Ambrose H Bugotu110.40
Rejected votes471.50
Gizo/Kolombangara7,628Gordon Darcy Lilo1,81045.70Re-elected
Chachabule Amoi72618.30
Stephen Suti-Agalo51913.10
Jackson Piasi40810.30
Vainga Taniera Tion3238.20
Demetrius Tarabangara Piziki1433.60
Rejected votes330.80
Hograno/Kia/Havulei4,861Selwyn Riumana93727.40Elected
Dick Daoleni54115.80
Jane Magata Tozaka50714.80
Nelson Kehe Kile44913.10Unseated
Luke Layman Eta2988.70
Johnson Leamana2376.90
Cornelius Rathamana1995.80
Jason B Leguhavi1775.20
Charles Misari Ravinago361.10
Rejected votes371.10
Lau/Mbaelelea12,136Bentley Samuel Rogosomani1,54622.20Elected
Judson Lee Leafasia1,24617.90
Francis Maaka1,07215.40
Paul Maenu'u1,04515.00Unseated
Charles Ferania Sale76210.90
John Beui Lamani3044.40
Aaron Rubin Olofia2904.20
Peter Satu1772.50
Toata Molea1502.20
Philip Oeta1382.00
Hedley Aluta Toata771.10
Duddley Wate691.00
Frederick Taloimatakwa440.60
William R. Garaema320.50
Luke Tome100.10
Malaita Outer Islands2,345Patrick Vahoe35227.00Elected
David Holosivi29922.90Unseated
Reginald W Aipia17513.40
Davidson Alaki Poula14010.70
Levi Apuna947.20
Henry Manuhea937.10
Gabriel Kemaiki695.30
John Apo594.50
Rejected votes251.90
Maringe/Kokota4,989Varian Lonamei1,29735.30Elected
Ruben Dotho92825.30
Charles De Fox49913.60
Clement Rojumana2426.60Unseated
Dave Bale1674.50
Elizabeth Theodi1243.40
Arnold Iru1213.30
Gregory Frank Koutini1173.20
Wilson Hane Sedere1143.10
Caroline Hebala Maetia351.00
Rejected votes310.80
Marovo7,690Snyder Rini1,44128.70Re-elected
Steven Veno1,13322.60
Duddley Hirata97119.30
Sam Patavangara71014.10
Lore Reuben4388.70
Spama Runialo Sialo2525.00
Albert Solomon791.60
Nggela10,378Mark Roboliu Kemakeza1,53422.00Elected
Frank Bollen Pule1,43220.50Unseated
Martin Mata89412.80
Ambrose Siau6118.80
Gordon Mara5848.40
Charles Fox Manebona5287.60
John Steward Visivisi4236.10
David Kwan3525.00
John Smith Tokasi2643.80
Daniel A. Parapolo1582.30
Alphonsus Selofae1001.40
Nolland Jolo640.90
Cecil Ono380.50
North East Guadalcanal5,616Derek Sikua1,38235.60Elected
Ishmael Robert Leuape44911.60
Stephen Paeni44311.40Unseated
Maleli Zalao3519.10
Gabriel Leua Lovanitila2686.90
Gordon Leua2486.40
Leadley Qena2376.10
John Tome2346.00
John Tatahu1383.60
Samuel Ono Vaka1273.30
North Guadalcanal3,928Martin Sopage78827.70Elected
Edmond Rukale48217.00Unseated
Stephen Panga44215.50
Eliam Tangirongo40414.20
Samson Maneka39013.70
Benjiman Kelly2117.40
Catherine Kakamo652.30
Stephen Kulagani291.00
Rejected votes321.10
North Malaita9,238Daniel E. Kwanairara2,29241.60Re-elected
Michael Maeliau1,48727.00
Michael Iro4788.70
Ronnie Faiga4748.60
Jemuel William Liobana4137.50
Benjamin Laefanaomea Riiga2214.00
Starling Daefa1182.10
George Walenenea220.40
Moffat Stephen Ganisua90.20
North New Georgia2,448Job Dudley TausingaRe-elected unopposed
North Vella Lavella2,930Milner Tozaka57326.40Elected
Danny Bula57126.30Unseated
Iodine Panasasa28513.10
Pye Robert Kuve26212.10
Lepesi Paul Jama23510.80
Billy Maelagi21710.00
Rejected votes281.30
North West Choiseul6,239Clement Pikabatu Kengava1,27131.40Re-elected
Jerold Simmy Vazarabatu72217.80
John Ridd Kure61115.10
Alpha Kimata57114.10
Luke Pitakoe47011.60
William Pita Kutinikolo2415.90
Gabby Taniveke1172.90
Rejected votes511.30
North West Guadalcanal5,525Siriako Usa1,02829.10Re-elected
Joseph Pali Neilsen80322.70
David Sali59016.70
Richard Selwyn Baokosu45612.90
Doreen Maeke1815.10
Japhet Voselau1755.00
Francis Orodani1644.60
Kanuto Kobi812.30
Bernadette Tadakusu441.20
Gordon Billy Gatu120.30
Ranongga/Simbo5,197Francis Billy Hilly1,09833.00Re-elected
Jimmy Sendersley1,02430.80
Reuben Lilo73822.20
Jay Hong2888.70
Charles Kelly942.80
Pelopi Tada Lomae421.30
Rejected votes451.40
Rennell/Bellona3,155Seth Gukuna43125.00Elected
Charlie Tango30717.80
Joses Taungenga Tuhanuku26215.20Unseated
Lence R. Tagosia24814.40
Chard-Richard Maui Hatingongo1639.40
Saueha Joses Tahua1458.40
Ajilon J. Nasiu1005.80
T. Tuhenua553.20
Rejected votes150.90
Russells/Savo6,954Allan Kemakeza1,31030.00Re-elected
Reginald Hill Kokili1,05524.10
Stanley S Manetiva80618.40
Christopher Narasia3598.20
Tony Kagovai3137.20
Peter Damien Tura2886.60
Leotina Kikitu1774.00
Nivardo Tuanikebu641.50
Shortland2,556Augustine Taneko59232.90Re-elected
Albert Bakale Laore34018.90
James Laore25314.00
Queensland Olega19710.90
Michael Kalanuma19010.50
John Alisae B.1226.80
Steve Laore864.80
Rejected votes221.20
Small Malaita9,557William Nii Haomae1,17919.80Elected
Matthew Fakaia1,01617.10
Wallen Hite72212.20
Elizah Owa68711.60
Peter Nikae64710.90
Timothy Laesanau4647.80
John Pipi Susupuri3756.30
James Honimae2674.50
Rose Paohu2454.10
James Hoilopo1582.70
Walter Hikumane1302.20
Rejected votes500.80
South Choiseul5,440Leslie Boseto1,03733.30Re-elected
Jerry Pitisopa82526.50
Robertson Erere Galokale58818.90
Elizah Doro Muala54817.60
Randall Biliki812.60
Rejected votes391.30
South Guadalcanal4,993David Day Pacha65621.20Elected
Sethuel Kelly62620.30
Michael Voli33610.90
Joshua Karichi3049.80
Victor Totu2528.20Unseated
Charles Aiwosuga Cheka'a2197.10
Rollen Seleso1555.00
Shadrack Sese1504.90
Ron Lawson Meke1334.30
Karnol Kalea Sala1103.60
Francis Peter Para742.40
Terry Vekea511.70
Isaac Leslie Tagu220.70
Rejected votes00.00
South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepari5,475Francis John Zama1,52840.30Re-elected
Danny Philip1,43737.90
Osborn Vangana58515.40
Douglas Aleke Semi1233.20
Lawry Eddie Wickham1012.70
Rejected votes130.30
South Vella Lavella4,249Trevor Olavae1,65557.10Re-elected
Robins Mesepitu92331.80
Milton Mitau1796.20
Seth G. Lekelalu1204.10
Rejected votes220.80
Temotu Nende6,677John Patterson Oti1,11426.10Re-elected
Edward Daiwo97722.90
Ataban M Tropa50211.70
Noel Keniano43810.30
Luke Memua4039.40
Simon Peter Meioko4019.40
George Henry Malirbaal3017.00
John Ini Lapli1373.20
Temotu Pele4,250Martin Teddy Magga87733.00Elected
Michael Maina76628.80Unseated
Jasper M. Bonie48318.20
Ross Hepworth30911.60
Barnabas Bolam Nimelie1656.20
Simon Peter Leinga441.70
Rejected votes170.60
Temotu Vatud3,152Clay Forau Soalaoi42119.90Elected
Jeffrey Teava37217.60Unseated
Samuel Kafukese35116.60
Alfred Ramsey Napeaurua29213.80
Gordon H. Bila25312.00
Michael Meone1798.50
Afetama Steven Torro1135.30
Moffat Aloha633.00
Rejected votes713.40
Ulawa/Ugi3,182James Tora49722.90Re-elected
Carl Warren Beldon38117.60
John Douglas Teaitala35816.50
Andrew Mamau29413.50
Meffrey Awao1748.00
Stanley Mamanu1707.80
Brook H. Walalau1527.00
Daniel Ho'ota562.60
Charles Ureie Lalasi321.50
Henry Ha'aina291.30
George Pahili110.50
Rejected votes160.70
West ꞌAreꞌare5,374Severino Nuaiasi82924.60Elected
Alfred Hairiu60217.90Unseated
Lawrence Hunumeme47814.20
Andrew Nori33910.10
Alice A. Pollard3229.60
Aloysio Ma'ahanoa3049.00
John Naitoro2828.40
Joe Timothy Ariaria1434.20
Moses Ramo230.70
Rejected votes441.30
West Guadalcanal4,633Laurie Chan1,04230.00Re-elected
Moses Garu61117.60
Pascal Belamataga49714.30
George Kejoa39511.40
Joseph Solomon Anea3439.90
Kamilo Teke3118.90
Titus Sura1143.30
Philip G. Manakako1103.20
Rejected votes521.50
West Honiara13,128Isaac Inoke Tosika83227.10Elected
Sarah Lolana Dyer64120.80
David Puia Tuhanuku32210.50
Yukio Sato32010.40Unseated
Casper Muna Tofimao2909.40
Francis Kairi1886.10
Malachi Mekano1876.10
Derold Hatigeva1284.20
Joe Racket Waihahoi'Asu672.20
Henry Ta'Akihenua Teho591.90
Rejected votes411.30
West Kwaio5,786Peter Tom1,02325.40Elected
George Luialamo74518.50
John Martin Garo71517.70Unseated
Mathias Olofia68216.90
Lloyd Gwee Toribaeko2676.60
Patricia Mae Samdalu1854.60
Anderson K. Raenaitoro1774.40
John Nika1152.90
Tony Uania651.60
Harry Haihanasi Arufaegwao40.10
Rejected votes571.40
West Kwara'ae10,755Sam Shemuel Iduri1,29720.10Elected
Martin Aebata1,02215.80
David Dausabea5979.20
Rose Anilabata5027.80
Freddy Ratu Saenile4577.10
Andrew Loboi4507.00
Fagal Aengari3585.50
Paul Kukute Daokalia3154.90
John Alfred Tuasulia3034.70
Casper Joseph Fa'asala2373.70
Andrew Moli2313.60
Hudson Faitadi1782.80
Walton Willy Abuito'o1652.60
Robert Oi1302.00
Joses Naumai1191.80
John Donation Maefaididia781.20
Joshua Waneta190.30
Peter Indu90.10
West Makira6,069Japhet Waipora79019.40Elected
Jackson Sunaone76718.80
Ben Hoda Mato'o3388.30
John Mark Huta3207.80
Dick Ha'amori3107.60
David Bo'orauniara Aitora2826.90
Mathias Taro2596.40Unseated
Charles Stennett Kereau1874.60
David Wakasi1754.30
Haga Mataroha John Palmer1273.10
Clara Rebitai1202.90
Thompson Orimatawa1062.60
Peter Tahaani791.90
Kennedy Hoda651.60
Michael Saiki Waokahi471.20
Leslie Gua451.10
Rejected votes611.50
West New Georgia/Vona Vona8,104Peter James Boyers1,69934.30Re-elected
John Deane Kuku92618.70
Andrew Prakash85317.20
Ashley Wickham79516.00
Nuatali Tongarutu3316.70
Warren Paia2094.20
Wilson Gina781.60
Rejected votes681.40

References

References

  1. "Solomon Islands National Parliament: Election in 2006".
  2. "Minister for Foreign Affairs".
  3. "Observers endorse elections".
  4. link. (17 March 2011 , Lora Lini, ''Vanuatu Daily Post'', 4 February 2009)
  5. "Election Results".
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