1980 Nauruan parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 6 December 1980.[1] As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. The election was won by supporters of President Hammer DeRoburt, who re-elected him President on 9 December.[1]
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Results
Three prominent MPs lost their seats, Minister of Justice Leo Keke, former President Lagumot Harris and Roy Degoregore.[2]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 1,540 | 100.00 | 18 | |
| Total | 1,540 | 100.00 | 18 | |
| Valid votes | 1,540 | 97.04 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 47 | 2.96 | ||
| Total votes | 1,587 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: Gazette, Nohlen et al.[3] | ||||
By constituency
| Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiwo | René Reynaldo Harris | 142.7 | Elected |
| Libokomedo David Agir | 105.816 | Elected | |
| Samuel Edwin Tsitsi | 98.55 | ||
| Reginald Akiri | 80.85 | ||
| Pamela Ebotsina Scriven | 70.9 | ||
| August Detonga Deiye | 67.133 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 4 | ||
| Total votes cast | 235 | ||
| Anabar[lower-alpha 1] | David Peter Gadaraoa | 0 | Elected |
| Obeira Menke | 0 | Elected | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | ||
| Total votes cast | 0 | ||
| Anetan | Lawrence Stephen | 109.666 | Elected |
| Adago Deinuwea Bucky Ika | 102.083 | Elected | |
| Roy Demanganuwe Degoregore | 94.833 | ||
| Vassal Aboga Gadoaingin | 68.416 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 10 | ||
| Total votes cast | 190 | ||
| Boe | Hammer DeRoburt | 124.333 | Elected |
| Kenas Nangindeit Aroi | 100.833 | Elected | |
| Yeru Boronga Uera | 60.416 | ||
| Frank Randolph Smith | 58.166 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 1 | ||
| Total votes cast | 166 | ||
| Buada | Reuben James Kun | 100.833 | Elected |
| Totowa Depaune | 86.416 | Elected | |
| Alec Hindmarsh Stephen | 70 | ||
| Deang Detabene | 61.5 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 3 | ||
| Total votes cast | 156 | ||
| Meneng | Bobby Ingitebo Ralph Eoe | 137.725 | Elected |
| James Ategen Bop | 107.964 | Elected | |
| Frank Sinatra Jannecke Canon | 104.327 | ||
| Paul Denabawa Jeremiah | 81.285 | ||
| Christmas Denimidaoao Bam | 70.242 | ||
| David Audi Areyemago Dabwido | 69.136 | ||
| Lucas Janoa Depoudu | 68.939 | ||
| Alec Dogaben Jimrock Harris | 67.021 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 6 | ||
| Total votes cast | 266 | ||
| Ubenide | Robidok Bagewa Teburaro Detudamo | 202.716 | Elected |
| Bernard Dowiyogo | 187.9 | Elected | |
| Kennan Ranibok Adeang | 169.25 | Elected | |
| Derog Gioura | 153.6 | Elected | |
| Lagumot Gagiemen Nimedere Harris | 143.083 | ||
| Joseph Laben Hiram | 98.95 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 20 | ||
| Total votes cast | 410 | ||
| Yaren | Joseph Detsimea Audoa | 96.683 | Elected |
| Pres Nimes Demaudage Ekwona | 81.483 | Elected | |
| Leo Depagadogi Keke | 66.183 | ||
| Alfred Derangdedage Dick | 59.1 | ||
| De-Gabwinare Jacob | 45.8 | ||
| John Binono Willis | 45.2 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 3 | ||
| Total votes cast | 164 | ||
| Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette, 8 December, 1980 | |||
Aftermath
The newly elected Parliament convened on 9 December. David Gadaroa was re-elected as Speaker, with James Ategan Bop re-elected as Deputy Speaker. Hammer DeRoburt was elected President unopposed after the only other nominee declined to participate.[2] He appointed a new government with Kenas Aroi as Minister for Finance, Joseph Detsimea Audoa as Minister for Justice, Buraro Detudamo as Minister for Works and Minister Assisting the President and Lawrence Stephen as Minister for Education and Health.[2]
In July 1981 René Harris resigned to contest a by-election and test his support. The by-election was held on 18 July and saw Harris re-elected with 111 votes; Samuel Tsitsi received 48, August Detonga Deiye received 28 and Ateo Leslie Will Amram 10.[5] There was also one invalid vote, for a total of 198 votes.[6]
Notes
- In the Anabar Constituency, there were only two candidates for parliament in 1980. The constituency only has two seats, so the two candidates won by default, and in this constituency, there was no election.[4]
References
- Nauru Inter-Parliamentary Union
- Surprises in Nauru poll Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1981, p5
- Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p702 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
- Star, T. W. (3 December 1980). "GENERAL ELECTION 1980 ANABAR CONSTITUENCY" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (76): 2–3.
- Nauru member bounces back Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1981, p44
- Star, T. W. (21 July 1981). "DECLARATION OF ELECTION" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (39): 1.
