Iauko Group
Iauko Group | |
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| Leader | Harry Iauko |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Parliament | 4 / 52 |
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The Iauko Group is a political party in Vanuatu.
History
The party was established by Harry Iauko after he left the Vanua'aku Pati prior to the 2012 general elections.[1] The party nominated six candidates, winning three of the 52 seats in Parliament; Tony Nari in Pentecost, Hosea Nevu in Santo and Iauko in Tanna.[2] Iauko died in December 2012, but the subsequent by-election was won by his son Pascal Iauko.[1] However, he lost his seat in Parliament in 2015 after being convicted of briberty.[3]
In the 2016 elections the party fielded eight candidates,[4] winning four seats; Nevu was re-elected in Santo, Marc Ati was elected in Luganville, Jay Ngwele in Ambae and Kalo Pakoa Songi Lano in Tongoa.[5]
References
- ^ a b Tom Lansford (2015) Political Handbook of the World 2015, CQ Press
- ^ Legislative elections of 30 October 2012 Psephos
- ^ Members of the 10th Legislature Parliament of Vanuatu
- ^ Final candidate list for the 2016 General Election Vanuatu Daily, 11 January 2016
- ^ Unofficial results Vanuatu Daily Post, 25 January 2016
