Iauko Group

Iauko Group
Leader Harry Iauko
Founded 2012
Parliament
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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

  1. 1 2 Tom Lansford (2015) Political Handbook of the World 2015, CQ Press
  2. ↑ Legislative elections of 30 October 2012 Psephos
  3. ↑ Members of the 10th Legislature Parliament of Vanuatu
  4. ↑ Final candidate list for the 2016 General Election Vanuatu Daily, 11 January 2016
  5. ↑ Unofficial results Vanuatu Daily Post, 25 January 2016
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