THE Honiara City Councilor for Rove-Lengakiki Ward Eddie Siapu has been re-elected for another term.

Mr Siapu who served as the mayor after the removal of the Councilor for Ngossi Ward Wilson Mamae was removed from the mayoral position in a motion of no-confidence over allegations of corruption.

Mr Siapu won with a landslide victory of 1,367 votes, while the only other candidate who contested against him, former Police Officer Selwyn Akao fell short by 399 votes.

Counting for West Honiara commenced yesterday with the Rove-Lengakiki Ward and the result was also announced yesterday.

Mr Siapu told Solomon Star that he was very happy to be reelected and he looked forward to working with the residents of Rove-Lengakiki Ward again during his new term in office.

“I am very happy that I am reelected again for another term in office. In fact, I was expecting this positive result.  What I did not expect was some friends contesting against me but I am happy that I am reelected and I thank my supporters for the confidence they have in me.

“Yes, as I have stated, I look forward to working with the people in Rove-Lengakiki Ward again in the next four years. I also look forward to working with other councilors to carry out our duties in serving Honiara City.”

While the result for Rove- Lengakiki Ward has already announced yesterday, counting for the other two Wards of Ngossi and Mbumburu were yet to commence and may likely be today.

Also, counting for the West Honiara Constituency Parliamentary Seat was still at the verification process yesterday and is expected to also commence today.

Mr Mamae is one of the three candidates for the West Honiara Constituency Parliamentary Seat. The other is Namson Tran who occupied the seat for three consecutive terms since he was first elected in the 2010 National General Election. The other candidate is Cathy Leta.

By IAN LADDS OSO
Solomon Star, Honiara