By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
Norman Suidani, son of the late member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for West Baegu Fataleka and former Premier of Malaita Province, Daniel Suidani, has replaced his father becoming the new MPA for ward 5.
This was announced by the Returning Officer for the West Baegu Fataleka ward by-election, Sonia Fiumae, yesterday afternoon at the Malaita Provincial Assembly chamber, Green House.
Suidani received a total of 479 votes; Polycarp Erekwato (second) with 442 votes; Stephen Irofoa (third) with 340 votes; Robinson Ratu (fourth) with 240 votes; Ronnie Hendry (fifth) with 70 votes; and Dick Futaimalau (sixth) with 24 votes.
The officials witnessed the declaration and counting of ballot votes yesterday at the assembly house, including the Electoral CEO, officials, Transparency Solomon Islands observers, and the country’s aid donor partners.
Ms Fiumae congratulated and applauded the other contesting candidates for upholding peace, unity, and respecting the democratic laws and processes.
“Now I, Sonia Fiumae, the Returning Officer for West Baegu Fataleka Ward Five By-election in Malaita Province, in accordance with the provincial assembly and Honiara City Council election regulations 2024, hereby declare that Norman Suidani has received the highest number of valid votes and is duly elected as the member of the West Baegu Fataleka Provincial Assembly,” she said.
Island Sun understands that the ward election processed peacefully, smoothly, and respectfully.
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