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1990 Niuean general election

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General elections were held in Niue on 7 April 1990,[1] seven months after Cyclone Ofa caused considerable damage to the island.[2] While primarily contested by independents, the election was contested by Young Vivian's Niue People's Action Party (NPAP), which was opposed to premier Robert Rex. On election night the NPAP believed it had a majority, but a leadership dispute between Vivian and newly-elected MP Sani Lakatani saw a group of MP's led by the latter switch sides.[3]

Quick facts All 20 seats in the Assembly 11 seats needed for a majority ...
1990 Niuean general election

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All 20 seats in the Assembly
11 seats needed for a majority

Premier before election

Robert Rex
Independent

Elected Premier

Robert Rex
Independent

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Following the election, Robert Rex was re-elected for a sixth term as Premier of Niue by a vote of 12 to 8.[4] Sam Tagelagi was re-elected Speaker by the same margin.[3]

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