1983 Nauruan parliamentary election
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Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 3 December 1983.[1] As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. Following the election, President Hammer DeRoburt was re-elected by ten votes to six.[1]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 100 | 18 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | |
| Total | 100 | 18 | |
| Source: IPU | |||
Aftermath
Following the elections, DeRoburt was re-elected President. He appointed long-term ally Buraro Detudamo as Minister for Works and Communications and Minister Assisting the President, and three former opponents to the other positions;[2] Kenas Aroi as Minister for Finance, , Bernard Dowiyogo as Minister for Justice and Lawrence Stephen as Minister for Education and Health.[3]
References
- ^ a b Nauru Inter-Parliamentary Union
- ^ Unchanged change in Nauru Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1984, p49
- ^ New cabinet in Nauru Pacific Islands Monthly, January 1984, p5
