Early parliamentary elections were held in Kiribati on 12 January 1983, with a second round on 19 January.[1] All candidates for the 36 seats ran as independents. Voter turnout was 79.9%.
Background edit
After the government of Ieremia Tabai was defeated 20–15 on a bill on equalising civil servants' salaries on 9 December 1982, Tabai brought back the same bill the following day, including a vote of confidence. After the government lost again, early elections were called.[2]
Results edit
Ten incumbent MPs lost their seats, including Minister for Health Ataraoti Bwebwenibure and Minister for the Line and Phoenix Group Ieremia Tata.[3]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 36 | |||
| Total | 36 | |||
| Total votes | 19,995 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 25,011 | 79.94 | ||
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||||
Aftermath edit
In the February presidential election, Tabai was re-elected president. Matita Taniera was re-elected Speaker and Teato Teannaki was appointed Vice President.[4]
References edit
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p679 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
- ^ Airline, shipping issues in fall of Kiribati Government Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1982, p13
- ^ Kiribati goes to the polls Pacific Islands Monthly, March 1983, p5
- ^ Ieremia Tabai back as Kiribati president Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1983, p5
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