General elections were held in Niue on 21 March 2002 to determine the composition of the twenty member Assembly.
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All twenty outgoing members were re-elected, of which eight (all of them village representatives) were running unopposed.[1] Voter turnout was close to 100%. The Niue People's Party obtained six seats, and was able to form a government with the support of eight independent members. The remaining six seats were also held by independents.
Young Vivian (NPP) became Premier.[2] Sani Lakatani was his deputy.[3] Atapana Siakimotu was elected Speaker.[4]
Results
edit| Party | Seats | |
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| Niue People's Party | 6 | |
| Independents | 14 | |
| Total | 20 | |
| Source: The Commonwealth | ||
References
edit- ^ "NIUE'S ELECTION INCONCLUSIVE". Pacific Islands Report. 22 April 2002. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Niue elects Young Vivian as new premier". RNZ. 2 May 2002. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Sani Lakatani remains near the centre of power in Niue". RNZ. 6 May 2002. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "YOUNG VIVIAN NEW NIUE PREMIER". Pacific Islands Report. 2 May 2002. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
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