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General elections were held inTuvalu on 2 September 1993.[1] As there were no political parties, all candidates for the twelve seats ran as independents. Prime MinisterBikenibeu Paeniu was re-elected, along with all members of his cabinet, exceptNaama Latasi.[2] However, supporters of Paeniu held six seats while supporters of the previous Prime MinisterTomasi Puapua (Otinielu Tausi,Koloa Talake,Faimalaga Luka,Vave Founuku and Vavae Katalake) held the other six.[2]
In order to break the impasse, theGovernor-General dissolved Parliament on 22 September andfresh elections were held in November.[3]
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 12 | 0 | |
| Total | 12 | 0 | |
| Source: Nohlenet al. | |||
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