[Published on Friday, March 6, 2026]
By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
The son of the former MPA for West Fataleka and Premier of Malaita Province, the late Daniel Suidani, will be contesting the West Fataleka seat, Ward 5, Malaita Province.
Norman Suidani is among the candidates contesting for the West Fataleka seat after his late father, Daniel Suidani, passed away last year after battling a long illness at the national referral hospital in Honiara.
During an interview with the paper yesterday, Malaita Provincial Election Manager, Peter Herehura said the young contestant is smart and believes in himself to compete with the other five candidates.
He said that Norman Suidani was also the first candidate to be registered in the first week of the nomination period.
He said that the election will be interesting as one contestant, Dick Futaimalau, is a former Member of the Provincial Assembly for Ward 5.
He said six candidates who have officially been nominated before the closing of the nomination at 4 PM on Thursday include Norman Suidani, Dick Futaimalau, Polycarp Erekwato, Stephen Irofoa, Robinson Ratu, and Ronnie Hendry.
“On Monday, the 9th, we will have the ballot paper draw in front of the Assembly house, which is open to the public and representatives from each candidate to witness,” he said.
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