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1980 Solomon Islands general election

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]

1980 Solomon Islands general election
Solomon Islands
← 1976 6 August 1980 1984 →
All 38 seats in the National Parliament
19 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader Vote % Seats
United Party Peter Kenilorea 17.96 13
People's Alliance Solomon Mamaloni 15.64 8
National Democratic Bartholomew Ulufa'alu 8.40 2
Independents – 58.00 15
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Peter Kenilorea
United Party		 Peter Kenilorea
United Party

Campaign

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

Results

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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 Party10,43717.9613
People's Alliance Party9,08515.648
National Democratic Party4,8788.402
Independents33,69758.0015
Total58,097100.0038
Registered voters/turnout99,843–
Source: Solomon Islands Election Resources[3]

By constituency

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Constituency Candidate Party Votes % Notes
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

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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
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

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  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. ^ a b "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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