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1983 Nauruan parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 3 December 1983.[1] As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. Following the election, President Hammer DeRoburt was re-elected by ten votes to six.[1] Results
By constituency
AftermathFollowing the elections, DeRoburt was re-elected president. He appointed long-term ally Buraro Detudamo as Minister for Works and Communications and Minister Assisting the President, and three former opponents to the other positions;[2] Kenas Aroi as Minister for Finance, Bernard Dowiyogo as Minister for Justice and Lawrence Stephen as Minister for Education and Health.[3] Two MPs died in the session following the 1983 election. On 18 April 1984, Joseph Detsimea Audoa died, triggering a by-election in the Yaren Constituency.[4] The by-election held on 26 May resulted in the election of Anthony Kododo Audoa.[5] In the Meneng Constituency, James Ategan Bop died on 12 July 1984.[6] In the by-election on 25 August, Parcelle Bop was elected as his successor.[7] References
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