Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister, taking the position without opposition. His nomination came from Charlot Salwai, the leader of the Reunification Movement for Change and a former prime minister. Ishmael Kalsakau, another former prime minister and MP for Port Vila, confirmed that there were no other nominations and extended his congratulations to Napat on his election.
In addition to the new prime minister, Stephen Felix, a former judge and MP for Efate Rural Constituency, was elected as Speaker of Parliament without any opposition. Felix called on MPs to focus on Vanuatu’s national interests in their governance. The House of Parliament also elected four Deputy Speakers, all of whom were unopposed. The coalition government is made up of five political parties: the Leaders Party, Vanua’aku Party, Graon Mo Jastis Party, Reunification Movement for Change, and the Iauko Group.
Key Highlights of the Election
Jotham Napat’s Election as Prime Minister
- Jotham Napat was elected as Vanuatu’s Prime Minister unopposed.
- His nomination was submitted by Charlot Salwai, leader of the Reunification Movement for Change.
- Ishmael Kalsakau, a former prime minister, confirmed that no other candidates contested the position.
- Napat represents the Tanna Constituency in Parliament.
