The East Honiara by-election, 2008 was a by-election for the East Honiara constituency in the National Parliament of Solomon Islands. East Honiara is by far the most heavily populated constituency in Solomon Islands, with an electorate of over 30,000.2006 election results , National Parliament of Solomon Islands
The election was precipitated by the arrest, conviction for fraud and jailing of sitting MP Charles Dausabea, who had held the seat since the 2006 general election.
A total of twenty-six candidates stood in the by-election."Countdown to East Honiara Bye-Elections Begin", Solomon Times, September 22, 2008 Among them was a former MP, Alfred Sasako."East Honiara Bye- Election", Solomon Times, September 23, 2008 The election was held on September 25, 2008, in thirty-nine polling stations. The Solomon Times reported that many voters and other residents stayed "around to watch the whole day", viewing the election as "entertainment". The newspaper also reported that the election was "filled with drama, with candidates and supporters accusing certain camps of corrupt dealings"."Milikada Wins East Honiara Bye-Election", Solomon Times, September 26, 2008
Results The following candidates finished first, second and third, respectively. Silas Milikada -described by the Solomon Times as a "private businessman"- was duly elected MP for East Honiara. Dr. George Manimu contested the result, claiming "corrupt dealings and voting irregularities", unsuccessfully.
See also List of Solomon Islands by-elections
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