Weekly Niue News http://www.niuenews.nu/ [2004-09-11: list updated for new site] _______________________________________________ > May 6, 2005 - Election Drama - Read About It First Here > Lucky Draw For Talagi But Toi MP Misses Out > Mr Toke Talagi has been returned to the Legislative Assembly > after his name was drawn from a hat today. The former Finance > Minister looked to have lost his common roll seat to Alofi > South businesswoman Mrs Maihetoe Hekau by a provisional two > vote margin on election night. However a recount tied both > candidates. > > Justice Department senior official Mr Hubert Kalauni drew the > name from the hat and the chief electoral officer Mr Togia > Sioneholo announced Mr Talagi the winner. > > And in another draw from the hat former Cabinet Minister Dion > Taufitu of Toi Village lost his Assembly seat to Ms Lilivika > Muimatagi. > > All eyes are now on the election of a Premier by the > Legislative Assembly members. Policial commentators say Mr > Vivian is predicted to be re-elected - an alliance of > independents seem not have sufficient numbers to launch a > realistic challenge at this stage.The appointment of a Cabinet > and Mr Talagi's future in the top four adds to the island's > political intrigue say commentators. > [date.gif] Saturday, 07 May 2005 > 46233 Visitors
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