Vanuatu Presidential Party

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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]

References

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

Political parties in Vanuatu

Vanua'aku Pati National United Party Union of Moderate Parties Vanuatu Republican Party Green Confederation People’s Progressive Party Melanesian Progressive Party National Community Association People's Action Party Namangi Aute Land and Justice Party

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