Vanuatu Presidential Party

Political party in Vanuatu
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The Vanuatu Presidential Party (VPP) is a political party in Vanuatu.

History

The party was formed by Louis Kalnpel and former Presidents Ati George Sokomanu and John Bani.[1]

In the 2012 general elections the party nominated 17 candidates,[2] receiving 2.4% of the vote and failing to win a seat.

In the 2016 elections the party fielded eleven candidates,[3] winning one seat; Samson Samsen in Santo.[4]

The party didn't contest the 2020 election, and failed to win any seat in the 2022 election.

Election results

Parliament

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Status
2012 Louis Kalnpel 2,888 2.40 (#13)
0 / 52
New Extra-parliamentary
2016 4,234 3.74 (#8)
1 / 52
Increase 1 Opposition
2020 Did not contest
0 / 52
Decrease 1 Extra-parliamentary
2022 1,119 0.85 (#17)
0 / 52
Steady 0 Extra-parliamentary

References

  1. ^ Vanuatu Presidential Party leadership pleased with Sanma election result Vanuatu Daily Post, 30 December 2015
  2. ^ Legislative elections of 30 October 2012 Psephos
  3. ^ Final candidate list for the 2016 General Election Vanuatu Daily, 11 January 2016
  4. ^ Unofficial results Vanuatu Daily Post, 25 January 2016